Top 10 Airlines Based on Total Ancillary Revenue
Source: SeatMaps.com, IdeaWorks
San Antonio, TX, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW) has announced its continuation of monthly dividends, approved by the Board of Directors at $0.0075 per share starting in October 2026, with record dates set for October 12, November 16, and December 14. Payments will occur on October 26, November 30, and December 28.
Based on the closing price of $2.91 on September 11, 2026, this dividend corresponds to an annualized yield of approximately 3.1%.
Travelers Are Spending More Per Trip
The travel economy is witnessing significant growth in revenue, outpacing passenger counts—indicative of better pricing power. U.S. travel spending reached $122.8 billion in July, a 5.8% increase from the previous year, even with air passenger volumes below 2025 levels.
Airline data reveals that revenue grew 7.2% across 58 carriers, driven by higher average fares and a $13.2 billion increase in ancillary revenue—a 13.4% rise. Presently, 30 airlines generate over a billion dollars annually from ancillary sales, up from 27 in the prior year.
Hotels demonstrate similar trends, with national revenue per available room increasing 8.2% alongside room demand growth of 2.8%. Luxury travel bookings for fall rose by 59%, suggesting affluent travelers are pushing their trips outside of peak summer times.
Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors states, “Travel has shifted from a cyclical to a secular growth story,” indicating earnings growth per customer as a more sustainable model than simply filling more seats at existing fares.
The company utilizes its Smart Beta 2.0 investment strategy to track trends in the airline industry through specialized funds, including the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE: JETS). This fund provides investors access to the global airline sector, encompassing operators, manufacturers, and online travel agencies.
