With the United States' recent abdication as World Leader in notable areas, it is reassuring that we still lead all other countries in passenger gouging.
Top 10 | Airlines that earn most from extra charges each year
United - $6,199,000,000 (£4.8bn)
American - $4,718,000,000 (£3.6bn)
Delta - $3,775,102,000 (£2.9bn)
Air France/KLM - $2,165,996,840 (£1.66bn)
Southwest - $2,118,600,000 (£1.63bn)
Ryanair - $1,738,783,339 (£1.3bn)
Lufthansa Group - $1,493,634,397 (£1.15bn)
easyJet - £1,465,956,723 (£1.09bn)
Qantas - $1,167,168,403 (£900m)
Alaska Air - $1,092,000,000 (£840m)
*Source: Idea Works, aviation industry analyst
