As Fuel Prices Threaten Profitability, Airlines Lean On Ancillaries

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Ryanair passengers can pay for various luggage, boarding and flexibility options.
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Airlines operating in an increasingly challenging post-pandemic environment of elevated fuel prices and a looming recession know that ancillary revenues can help improve their profitability—and they are getting creative in the quest to boost that revenue stream. 2021 baggage-fee revenue reached $20...

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