How Airlines Really Make Money

Get the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop: https://thehustle.co/ Airlines make almost no money off ticket sales, but some tickets go further than others in helping airlines land a profit. Business-class flyers generate the most revenue for airlines. They typically pay three to five times more for their seats to cover the overhead costs of better food, service, and space...even though you only get about 30% more legroom. Still, the real breadwinner for an airline is its loyalty program. Sometimes, it’s valued higher than the airline itself in the tens of billions of dollars. To watch the full video about the economics of airline classes, visit this link: https://youtu.be/NYlpUde98EA.