Monday, August 26, 2024 Ryanair, the leading airline in Europe, unveiled a new partnership with Trip.com today (26 Aug), marking an important expansion in its “Approved OTA” program. Trip.
com, a prominent global travel service provider under the Trip.com Group, together with its affiliated platforms such as TrainPal, TripBiz, BudgetAir, CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, Vayama, and Flugladen, will now include Ryanair’s budget-friendly flights in their extensive travel offerings. This collaboration is a significant boon for Trip.
com users, providing them with access to Ryanair’s competitive pricing, a vast selection of over 235 destinations, and outstanding customer service. As with previous agreements under Ryanair’s “Approved OTA” framework, this partnership ensures that when customers book Ryanair flights through any of Trip.com Group’s platforms, their contact details and payment information are directly relayed to Ryanair.
This process facilitates seamless access to their myRyanair account and ensures direct communication of vital flight details, eliminating the need for further customer verification. Customers of Trip.com Group can look forward to booking flights with Ryanair directly through these platforms in the near future.
Ryanair’s CMO, Dara Brady , said: “We are pleased to announce our latest “Approved OTA” partnership with Trip.com – one of the largest travel service providers in the world – adding to our growing list of “Approved OTA” partners. Through this new agreement, Trip.
com customers will be able to book Ryanair’s low-fare flights with the guarantee of full price transparency and direct access to their booking. We look forward to working with Trip.com and carrying their customers onboard our market-leading network of Ryanair flights in the months ahead.
” Trip.com Group’s VP Global Flights Business and CEO of Travix, Chee Teong Ooi, said: “We are thrilled to enter into this partnership with Ryanair, which not only broadens our range of low-fare flights but also enhances the overall travel experience for our customers. By combining Ryanair’s extensive network with Trip.
com’s innovative technology, we are well-positioned to offer a seamless, personalised booking experience that meets the diverse needs of today’s travellers. This collaboration is a significant step in our mission to provide exceptional value and convenience to travellers around the world.”.
