Airlines’ Ancillary Revenue Continues Growth Trend
Air France excluded checked bags from its lowest fares on select routes in Europe, according to IdeaWorks. (Photo: Air France)
Air France excluded checked bags from its lowest fares on select routes in Europe, according to IdeaWorks. (Photo: Air France)

World airlines collected $27 billion in revenue from products and services other than ticket sales last year, according to the latest annual report by research company IdeaWorks. The total came from data from 53 airlines that disclose ancillary revenue activity.