Airlines Confidential · Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Jay Sorensen expressed frustration over the inconsistent and often poor disclosure of ancillary revenue data by airlines, noting that this makes his company's research more valuable. He cited Emirates Airlines as an exception, providing a robust annual report despite not being publicly held, while also mentioning AirAsia's detailed ancillary revenue activities.
“I I've been frustrated, uh, especially this year when we're looking at numbers for 2025.”
“I'm surprised often how poor a job airlines do in promoting themselves, uh, via their materials.”
“And, you know, for example, there's there's one airline out there that has a the most robust annual report you could ever wish for. And it's Emirates Airlines.”
“And of course, what's the irony there, Scott? They aren't publicly held.”
“Air Asia seems to want to sell everything and be known for selling everything except for their airline operations.”