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Bag Fees Sprout this Spring in Asia, Europe, and America
The latest report from IdeaWorksCompany describes how the pace is quickening in 2013 for a la carte fees and optional extras to become an everyday component of airline pricing. The Government of India has approved a la carte pricing; Air France, British Airways, and KLM introduced bag charges for intra-Europe flights; and a third US airline has added the controversial fee for carry-on bags.
Reported Airline Ancillary Revenue Surged to $27.1 Billion in 2012—Up 19.6% in One Year
IdeaWorksCompany, the foremost consultancy in the area of airline ancillary revenues, and CarTrawler, the leading provider of online car rental distribution systems, today announce the results of the CarTrawler Review of Ancillary Revenue Results for 2012.
Value Airlines Fill Top 7 Slots with Best Reward Seat Availability, and Among Global Airlines Singapore is Best.
IdeaWorksCompany releases results from the 4th annual Switchfly Reward Seat Availability Survey.
Choice and Creativity: Carriers Build Ancillary Revenue by Empowering a Consumer’s Right to Choose
Air New Zealand, Air Canada, and Wizz Air use three contrasting retail methods that can boost revenue more than 20%
Card-Carrying Generosity: American Express, Barclays, Chase, Citibank and Southwest Are Most Rewarding
IdeaWorksCompany reviewed the credit cards offered by the five largest US airlines, such as American and United, and compared these to the independent travel reward cards offered by banks such as Chase and Citi.
Points, Pillows and Porsches: Hotel and Car Rewards at the Top 30 Airlines
Redemption expansion helps carriers discharge burgeoning loyalty program liabilities.
Profit From Innovation: Benefits of Ancillary Revenue Reach All Over the World
New report identifies innovators such as Disney, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Starbucks, along with AirAsia, KLM, and Virgin America.
Airline ancillary revenue projected to reach $36.1 billion worldwide in 2012
The Amadeus worldwide estimate of ancillary revenue forecasts an 11.3% increase, surpassing $3.6 billion in new receipts.
Ancillary Revenue reported by airlines grew to €18.23 billion in 2011 and jumped 66% in two years
Analysis from IdeaWorksCompany, sponsored by Amadeus, reveals that United, Delta, American and Qantas are top ancillary revenue carriers for 2011 and 2010.
It’s a Constant Challenge to Keep Corporate Travelers from the Candy Store of a la Carte Goodies
Travel managers admit to Congress that a survey of member companies reveals 58% are unable to track the total amount travelers spend on a la carte fees.
