May 17, 2012
Value Airlines Offer Best Reward Seat Availability, British and United Improve Most Among Majors
IdeaWorks Company releases results from the 3rd annual Switchfly Reward Seat Availability Survey.
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April 30, 2012
Shocking News: A la Carte Pricing is Good for Consumers
The ultimate compliment for the consumer acknowledges their right to choose.
April 3, 2012
Airlines Woo Members with Wild, Wierd and Wonderful Rewards
IdeaWorks reviews the frequent flier programs associated with 150+ airlines to find the most unique rewards that go far beyond flying.
December 19, 2011
Spirit Succeeds with the World’s Only Fee for Carry-on Bags
IdeaWorks estimates 20% of passengers choose it, generating $50 million annually for the airline.
December 1, 2011
Hotel and Car Rental Rewards Now Available to 300 Million Frequent Flier Members Worldwide
But consumer values differ widely among airlines offering alternative rewards designed to reduce mileage and point liability
November 17, 2011
Equipping Travel Agents to Book a la Carte Features Could Boost Global Ancillary Revenue to $100 Billion
IdeaWorks explores how airlines manage a la carte transactions with travel agents.
October 19, 2011
Airline ancillary revenue soars to $32.5 billion worldwide in 2011
The Amadeus worldwide estimate of ancillary revenue reveals a $9.9 billion increase of 43.8% (please read the results in the press release).
September 12, 2011
Five Frequent Flier Programs Accrue Revenue of $7 Billion
IdeaWorks analyzes how loyalty programs pour cash into airline coffers.
August 8, 2011
US Carriers’ Baggage Revenue of $3.4 Billion Encourages Fees to Fly Across the Globe
IdeaWorks analyzes the boom in the largest a la carte component.
August 1, 2011
Global Surge in Airline Fees and Charges Captured in 2011 Amadeus Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue by IdeaWorks
Results from 47 airlines worldwide depict huge scope of ancillary revenue.