Top-performing LCCs gain 13.1% on a per passenger basis, but traditional airlines drop 4.3% in the 2024 CarTrawler Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue. The 2024 edition of the CarTrawler Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue by IdeaWorksCompany, released today, describes ancillary revenue activities and results for 68 airlines in 2023, revealing divergences in trends and providing an assessment […]
The 2024 edition of the CarTrawler Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue by IdeaWorksCompany describes ancillary revenue activities and results for 68 airlines in 2023, revealing divergences in trends and providing an assessment of the industry as a whole. Here’s a guide to key features of the 2024 edition: • 68 pages of individual airline listings arranged by
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San Francisco Chronicle The research firm IdeaWorks estimated recently that airlines worldwide bring in annual baggage fee revenues totaling $33.3 billion and noted that Southwest is the sole outlier among major U.S. carriers in not charging them. Federal statistics show that in 2023, baggage revenue was $1.3 billion for American, $1.2 billion for United, and
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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
Skift Another reason airlines are increasing bag fees may be to boost sign ups for their loyalty programs and co-branded credit cards. For example, United said travelers that own a United Chase credit card or are members of its MileagePlus program will still be able to check in a bag for free. American said AAdvantage
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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.
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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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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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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Fast Company Airlines are piling on fees for checked bags, assigned seats, and other extras. Here’s how their websites pressure fliers into paying for them. It’s not your imagination: Airlines are piling on more fees and extra charges, driving up the cost of air travel. Across the industry, revenue from what’s known as ancillary sales—fees
