How Airlines Really Make Money | Hustlenomics | The Hustle

Get the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop: https://thehustle.co/ Nearly three million people fly in and out of US airports every day, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. And on average, Americans are paying almost 20% more for airfare in 2023. Most airlines offer four classes of seating: economy, premium economy, business, and first class. And a growing demand for perks like comfier seats has major US airlines like American and Delta expanding their higher-priced seating offers by 25% to 75%. But not every passenger generates revenue for the more than $750B global airline industry. There's one ticket that really helps airlines land a profit. So which is it? And which one's the best value for your money? More Hustlenomics episodes: The Economics of Dollar Stores https://youtu.be/IERBfLjfXTg The Problem with Pickleball Explained https://youtu.be/zMmAr1KvE48 The Economics of the Tour de France https://youtu.be/buZvCKCpLr4