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Frequent Flyer Programs Deliver Lower Reward Value in the Era of Basic Economy Fares and Co-Branded Cards – Press Release

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The 2024 Reward Seat Availability Survey reviews Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United flight rewards. The IdeaWorksCompany Reward Seat Availability Survey answers the question, “How costly is points redemption for the most popular basic reward type offered by top US airlines?” Key overall findings include: • Prices of rewards (in miles or points) has increased […]

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Airlines made US$33 billion from baggage fees worldwide last year, and they could make even more this year

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South China Morning Post Airlines made US$33 billion from baggage fees worldwide last year, and they could make even more this year. Last year’s estimate is up almost 15 per cent from 2022, and it’s the first time it’s crossed US$30 billion since before the pandemic. Carriers could be set to make even more this

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Airlines made $33 billion from baggage fees last year, an analysis of over 120 major airlines estimates

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Business Insider Baggage fees alone were worth an estimated $33.3 billion to airlines last year. That’s according to a report from IdeaWorksCompany, a consultancy for airline ancillary revenues, and car rental firm CarTrawler. IdeaWorks’ report analyzes revenue disclosures from around 120 major airlines around the world, before collating a global estimate.

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Report: Airlines Made $33 Billion Last Year Charging For Checked Bags

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Entrepreneur A new study from IdeaWorks examined how much customers paid for baggage-related fees last year across 20 airlines. Paying a fee to check a bag seems like an unnecessary added cost, especially when you have no choice — you need your luggage to travel with you. And according to a new report, those baggage

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Airlines Make Whopping $33 Billion On Bags, See Where They Fly Free

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Forbes A recent study by ancillary revenue specialists IdeaWorks reveals airlines earned $117.9 billion from extras, including onboard sales, baggage charges, seat selections, and loyalty programs last year. Airline revenue from baggage fees surged to $33 billion. This is a significant 15% increase over the $29 billion airlines earned from bags in 2022 and exceeds

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Global Bag Fee Revenue Rises to $33.3 Billion – Press Release

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CarTrawler 2023 Global Estimate of Baggage Fee Revenue reveals 15% increase from 2022 figure of $29 billion.  IdeaWorksCompany, the foremost consultancy on airline ancillary revenues, and CarTrawler, leading global B2B provider of car rental and mobility solutions to the travel industry, recently estimated ancillary revenue at $117.9 billion worldwide for 2023. This CarTrawler Global Estimate

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US Major Airlines Receive More Than $25 Billion in Ancillary Revenue from Co-Branded Cards – Press Release

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CarTrawler sponsored research reveals US major airlines netted 32% of global ancillary revenue and nearly 68% of frequent flyer and commission-based revenue.  Following further analysis on the 2023 CarTrawler Worldwide Estimate of Ancillary Revenue, IdeaWorksCompany found that US major airlines, defined as Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Southwest, and United, achieved ancillary revenue results far above

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Airline Ancillary Revenue Reaches Record $117.9 Billion Worldwide for 2023 – Press Release

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The CarTrawler worldwide estimate posts 7.7% increase above the previous record of $109.5 billion in the pre-pandemic year of 2019.  CarTrawler, the leading B2B provider of car rental and mobility solutions to the global travel industry, and IdeaWorksCompany, the foremost consultant on ancillary revenue, project airline ancillary revenue will increase to $117.9 billion worldwide for 2023,

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Airline Ancillary Revenue Hit $69B in 2022, Beating 2019 Levels

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PhocusWire Airline ancillary revenue increased more than 50% in 2022 versus 2021 and beat pre-COVID levels.  The increase, released in the CarTrawler Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue in partnership with IdeaWorks Company, is a mark of the recovery in the airline industry with carriers reaping almost $69 billion in revenue from add-ons and loyalty programs compared to

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