“Analysts say ancillary revenue earned from charges like baggage fees has become the mainstay of the airline business worldwide. Ancillary revenue is estimated to jump 26% year-on-year to $148.4 billion in 2024, accounting for about 15% of airline revenue across the globe.”

“Analysts say ancillary revenue earned from charges like baggage fees has become the mainstay of the airline business worldwide. Ancillary revenue is estimated to jump 26% year-on-year to $148.4 billion in 2024, accounting for about 15% of airline revenue across the globe.”

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/air-canada-ceo-address-canadian-government-hearing-carry-on-baggage-fees-2024-12-11/

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guess we gotta start saving up for those "extras" on flights now 😂✈️ 