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Airlines expected to rake in $US67.4b globally from extra lucrative services
National Business Review – New Zealand
The amount airlines make from charging travellers for extras such as in-flight food and drink or selecting a seat with more leg room, is forecast to rise by 13.8% this year to $US67.4 billion.  The projection, from airline ancillary revenue consultancy IdeaWorks and online car rental booking company CarTrawler, covers 178 airlines. They predict the additional lucrative income airlines worldwide make from travellers has risen nearly 200% since 2010 and now accounts for an estimated 9.1% of airline revenue globally.