Airlines' Ancillary Revenue Grows Twice as Fast as Total Revenue in 2025

A new report shows airline ancillary revenue grew nearly twice as fast as total revenue in 2025, with 30 airlines now earning at least $1 billion from add-ons. This indicates a structural shift in airline business models toward fee-based income, which may boost margins and resilience. The trend is confirmed by industry data, though the exact figures are not disclosed.