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US airlines lead in driving ancillary revenue
Travel Weekly UK
A total of $40.5 billion was made in ancillary revenue, comprising 8.7% of total sales, by 67 airlines covered in a new survey.  Revenue from ancillaries delivered $6.2 billion for United Airlines, represented 36.4% of sales for Wizz Air, and $51.80 per passenger carried by Spirit Airlines in the US.  The study covers airlines that disclosed revenue in 2015 financial filings from activities such as frequent flier miles sold to partners, fees for checked bags, and commissions from car rentals.