The world’s 10 leading airlines pulled in a combined $29.7bn (€25.4bn) from ancillary revenues last year, further underlining the importance of non-air fare income streams for the aviation industry.

Ryanair generated the sixth highest revenues globally from non-flight ticket items in 2015, according to a new report, which shows the top 10 world airlines pulled in almost $26bn (€23.6bn) in ancillary revenues during the year.

Ryanair’s non-fare revenues reached $1.9bn (€1.68bn) last year as it took advantage of a tactical shift which saw its business class services play a bigger role in the airline.

BAGGAGE charges, priority boarding and credit card fees helped Ryanair take in €663 million in ancillary revenues last year, more than any other European airline.