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’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.