A round-up of today's other travel stories in brief
Non-ticket revenue up 44%
Airline revenue from non-ticket sources – including baggage charges, in-flight food, travel insurance and car hire – is expected to rise by 44 per cent this year.
Research conducted by travel technology provider, Amadeus, predicts that “ancillary” revenue for airlines around the world will total more than $32.5 billion this year – that’s up from just over $22.6 billion last year, and less than $15 billion in 2009.
It singled out Ryanair, easyJet, Aer Lingus, Malaysia-based AirAsia, and US-based Spirit Airlines as the “ancillary revenue champs”, as they generate the highest percentage of their income – around 20 per cent – through such sources.
Loganair wins Donegal tender
Direct flights will operate from Donegal town to Dublin and Glasgow from November.
Scottish Airline, Loganair, will provide two round trip flights every day between Donegal and Dublin, following a successful tender to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Services will start on Thursday, November 3rd, and will be operated by Loganair under its franchise agreement with Flybe.
Starting the same day will be a new service to Glasgow, offering between four flights per week and daily depending on seasonal demand.