Airlines Woo Members with Wild, Wierd and Wonderful Rewards
IdeaWorks reviews the frequent flier programs associated with 150+ airlines to find the most unique rewards that go far beyond flying.

Spirit Succeeds with the World’s Only Fee for Carry-on Bags
IdeaWorks estimates 20% of passengers choose it, generating $50 million annually for the airline.

Hotel and Car Rental Rewards Now Available to 300 Million Frequent Flier Members Worldwide
But consumer values differ widely among airlines offering alternative rewards designed to reduce mileage and point liability

Equipping Travel Agents to Book a la Carte Features Could Boost Global Ancillary Revenue to $100 Billion
IdeaWorks explores how airlines manage a la carte transactions with travel agents.

Airline ancillary revenue soars to $32.5 billion worldwide in 2011
The Amadeus worldwide estimate of ancillary revenue reveals a $9.9 billion increase of 43.8% (please read the results in the press release).

Five Frequent Flier Programs Accrue Revenue of $7 Billion
IdeaWorks analyzes how loyalty programs pour cash into airline coffers.

US Carriers’ Baggage Revenue of $3.4 Billion Encourages Fees to Fly Across the Globe
IdeaWorks analyzes the boom in the largest a la carte component.

Global Surge in Airline Fees and Charges Captured in 2011 Amadeus Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue by IdeaWorks
Results from 47 airlines worldwide depict huge scope of ancillary revenue.

Ancillary Revenue reported by airlines grew to €15.11 billion in 2010 and has almost doubled since 2008
Analysis from IdeaWorks, sponsored by Amadeus, reveals that United, Continental, Delta, American and Qantas are top ancillary revenue carriers for 2010.

Low Fare Airlines Offer Better Reward Seat Availability While Traditional Carriers Provide Mixed Results
The IdeaWorks Company releases results from the 2nd annual ezRez Reward Seat Availability Survey.