Expedia Group Inc.

07/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/18/2024 02:06

Ryanair and Expedia Group Announce Partnership

DUBLIN, July 18, 2024 - Ryanair, Europe's No.1 airline, today announced its latest "Approved OTA" partnership with one of the world's largest travel technology companies, Expedia Group. This collaboration enables Expedia Group to offer Ryanair's low-fare flights to its travelers, enhancing traveler choices and experiences for those seeking value and convenience.

This is great news for Expedia Group travelers who wish to book Ryanair's low fares, unbeatable choice of 240+ destinations, and impeccable service. Simplifying the booking process, travelers booking Ryanair flights via Expedia Group have the option of a holiday package or standalone booking, with a path to Ryanair. This ensures Expedia Group travelers have access to their myRyanair account and essential flight updates directly without needing to complete Ryanair's customer verification process. Travelers can expect to book Ryanair flights directly through Expedia Group in the coming months.

Ryanair's CMO, Dara Brady said:

"We are pleased to announce our latest "Approved OTA" partnership with global travel tech leader, Expedia Group. Through this new agreement, Expedia Group travelers will be able to book Ryanair's low-fare flights as part of their holiday packages or standalone bookings, with the guarantee of full price transparency and full access to their booking. We look forward to working with Expedia Group and carrying their customers onboard our market-leading network of Ryanair flights in the coming months."

Expedia Group's SVP for Trips Partnerships, Susan Spinney said:

"This marks a significant step in our partnership with Ryanair. Earlier this year, we collaborated on 'Ryanair Rooms,' allowing Ryanair travelers to seamlessly book a hotel alongside their flight. Soon Ryanair flights will be available directly on Expedia Group's marketplace, expanding the way travelers' benefit from this powerful combination. Ryanair's extensive network of budget-friendly flights, together with Expedia Group's comprehensive travel offerings, creates an unbeatable value proposition for travelers seeking affordability and convenience."

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group, Inc. brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Our organization is made up of three pillars: Expedia Brands, housing all our consumer brands; Expedia Product & Technology, focused on the group's product and technical strategy and offerings; and Expedia for Business, consisting of business-to-business solutions and relationships throughout the travel ecosystem.

Expedia Group's three flagship consumer brands includes: Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and Vrbo®. One Key™ is our comprehensive loyalty program that unifies Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo into one simple, flexible travel rewards experience. To enroll in One Key, download Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo mobile apps for free on iOS and Android devices. One Key is currently available in the U.S. and will become available globally soon.

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