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Metasearch, OTA and NDC Distribution for Airlines

Metasearch, OTA and NDC Distribution for Airlines (2026)

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Distribution is where airline economics are won or lost, and it is increasingly a digital marketing decision. Selling through global distribution systems (GDS) and online travel agencies (OTAs) costs money, roughly US$3 to US$15 per segment in GDS fees before...Read More
Ancillary Revenue and Airline Merchandising

Ancillary Revenue and Airline Merchandising (2026)

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Ancillary revenue is the profit engine of the modern airline, and it is fundamentally a digital marketing and merchandising discipline. Globally, ancillaries hit a record US$157 billion in 2025 and now make up 15.7% of airline revenue, up from 9.1%...Read More
Airline Marketing in the GCC: The Retail-Airline Opportunity

Airline Marketing in the GCC: The Retail-Airline Opportunity (2026)

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The airline business is being rebuilt around one idea: stop selling seats, start retailing travel. Global airline ancillary revenue hit a record US$157 billion in 2025, now 15.7% of total airline revenue, up from 9.1% in 2016, and reaching as...Read More
Digital marketing for airlines in the GCC and Middle East, hub cover

Digital Marketing for Airlines in the GCC and Middle East: The Complete Guide

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GCC & Middle East airline marketing Digital marketing for airlines in the GCC The playbook for Gulf carriers becoming retail airlines: direct booking, ancillary revenue, loyalty, distribution and demand-responsive performance marketing, built on real 2026 data and a decade of...Read More