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I recently spoke on a webinar with Ashley Gutermuth (FCM Consulting) and Tyler Hosford (International SOS), and my co-panelists delivered excellent insights on border crossings and travel safety. My focus was the current state of the airline industry and the critical need for ancillary fee controls. When an attendee mentioned airlines will soon charge for reclining seats, it perfectly illustrated my point: with $150bn in ancillary revenue generated in 2024, airlines will continue finding new fee streams. It's on us in managed travel to help mitigate those costs. Here are five steps to control ancillary fees through your travel policy today: 1. Define what counts as an ancillary fee and list each out 2. Set allowable and non-allowable fees 3. Define payment and reimbursement rules 4. Use booking tools to communicate and enforce policy 5. Educate your travelers Historically, these fees have been tied to fare type and traveler status, primarily affecting economy class. But here's what's coming: the unbundled business class fare – think basic economy but for business class. You'll save on base fare but pay separately for seat assignments, early boarding, meals, and amenities. These fees will likely cost far more than current economy ancillary charges. These five steps, expanded on in FCM Consulting's Insights Report, offer a solid foundation for managing these evolving costs. Download your copy today 👇 and if these insights sparked your interest, I'm here to discuss how FCM Consulting can take your air program to new heights. Sidenote: will cockpit visits one day require a fee? 😎 https://lnkd.in/eSUEYJZA

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