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ancillary

[an-suh-ler-ee, an-sil-uh-ree] / ˈæn səˌlɛr i, ænˈsɪl ə ri /


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While the extra revenue is good news for the city, which is looking to close an expected deficit of as much as $10 billion External link in 2027, some worry about its ancillary effects.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“Airlines can generate more revenue per seat selling premium offerings versus the same old economy seat with a few ancillary upgrades,” said Katy Nastro, a travel expert with the travel website Going.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Does the deal include software, ancillary components, operating procedures etc?

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

They were further boosted by passengers’ willingness to pay for ancillary services, which rose by 15% and cover services such as baggage fees and food on board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The ancillary industries, each moving in its orbit, whether jurassic or botulistic, must be placed on a contractual basis with liberty of preferential retaliation.

From Punch or the London Charivari, October 10, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir




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