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The Ancillary Revenue Jungle
Ancillary fees and a la carte options are now an important part of many airline revenue streams.  They have prompted criticism from the public and lawmakers, but these fees are not unique to the industry.  Companies such as Disney Parks & Resorts, hotels and cruise ships, charge ancillary fees – and have been doing for years.  “Good ideas are embraced within an industry; great ideas are adopted by those outside the industry” IdeaWorksCompany President Jay Sorensen said.