In this month’s Engagement Checkup, we revisit the world of airline iPhone applications and find some exciting new trends. But why are so many brands still conspicuously absent from the app store?
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If you follow these 10 Ancillary Revenue Rules for Every Airline, getting more money out of passengers through media starts to look easy. It’s not, of course, but with the proper partner, airlines can realize true ROI on their in-flight media offering.
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