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.
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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.
May 31, 2011
Ancillary Revenue reported by airlines grew to €15.11 billion in 2010 and has almost doubled since 2008
Analysis from IdeaWorks, sponsored by Amadeus, reveals that United, Continental, Delta, American and Qantas are top ancillary revenue carriers for 2010.
May 26, 2011
Low Fare Airlines Offer Better Reward Seat Availability While Traditional Carriers Provide Mixed Results
The IdeaWorks Company releases results from the 2nd annual ezRez Reward Seat Availability Survey.
January 31, 2011
Planes, Cars, and Ancillary Revenues
Car rental powers ahead as a lucrative source of extra revenue for airlines and the travel industry.
October 14, 2010
Airline Ancillary Revenue Soars to €18.4 billion ($22.6 billion) Worldwide in 2010
The 110-page Amadeus Guide to Ancillary Revenue by IdeaWorks compiles a la carte activity worldwide, highlighting industry leaders such as AirAsia X, Alaska Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, and United Airlines.
September 20, 2010
Alternative Rewards Help Airlines Cope With Boom in Miles and Plunge in Trips
The 110-page ezRez Guide to Loyalty Marketing by IdeaWorks unveils the secrets of frequent flier program activity worldwide.
July 21, 2010
Airlines Worldwide Fly High on Ancillary Services — 2009 Revenues Jump 43 percent to €11 billion ($13.5 billion)
Analysis from IdeaWorks, supported by Amadeus, shows United, American, Delta, Qantas, and Ryanair are top ancillary revenue earners for 2009
May 3, 2010
Miles to Smiles or Sold Out – First Ever Global Survey Finds Disparity in Airline Reward Seat Availability
ezRez Software and the IdeaWorks Company introduce the annual guide for understanding and maximizing loyalty marketing.
January 20, 2010
US Airlines Will Generate Millions from Higher Baggage Fees
Despite consumer gripes, fee hikes still bring in more revenue.