Airline Ancillary Revenue Begins Recovery with a 13% Increase to $65.8 Billion for 2021
Nov 9, 2021
The CarTrawler global estimate holds good news for global aviation, with increased ancillary revenue per passenger and on a percentage basis.
Dublin, Ireland & Shorewood, Wisconsin, 09 November 2021: CarTrawler, the leading provider of online car rental distribution systems, and IdeaWorksCompany, the foremost consultant on ancillary revenue, project airline ancillary revenue will increase to $65.8 billion worldwide in 2021, compared to $58.1 billion in 2020. The CarTrawler Worldwide Estimate of Ancillary Revenue represents an increase built upon 2021 passenger traffic gains, with consumer support for a la carte services and co-branded credit cards holding steady.
Key findings from the report:
Allegiant disclosed ancillary revenue per passenger was up 14.6% for the 2nd quarter of 2021 from 2019 mostly due to better results from fare bundles, car rentals, and the co-branded credit card.
EasyJet saw its per seat ancillary revenue improve by nearly 27% for the 2nd quarter of 2021 compared to the 1st quarter. The carrier added fare options which include up front seating, speedy boarding, and larger carry-ons.
Jetstar ancillary revenue per passenger grew 33% for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2021 versus the same period ending 2019.
Ryanair posted ancillary revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2021 which was more than 16% higher on a per passenger basis than the same period for 2019.
Viva Aerobus ancillary revenue per passenger increased by 16% for the first half of 2021, compared to the same period in 2019. The carrier has introduced an economy basic fare and extra leg room seating during the pandemic.
Volaris posted a 51% increase for per passenger ancillary revenue for the first half of 2021, compared to the same period for 2019. The airline added bundles which include flexibility, assigned seating, and carry-on bag benefits.
Wizz Air disclosed ancillary revenue per passenger increased by 25% for the 2nd quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019.