Ryanair has announced a second partnership agreement with an OTA, Kiwi.com. Under the deal Kiwi.com will have direct access to Ryanair’s website without screenscraping. Last week Ryanair announced a deal with LoveHolidays. Kiwi.com customers
- can now buy Ryanair flights at real prices without mark-ups.
- will have direct access to their myRyanair account and receive flight information directly from Ryanair.
The deal allows customers to enjoy Kiwi virtual interline service which allows customers to book connecting flights, but if they miss their connection flight, Kiwi will reaccommodate passengers free of charge on the next available flight.
Ryanair’s Dara Brady said: “this approved OTA partnership with Kiwi demonstrates how OTAs can work with Ryanair in a transparent way that eliminates the need for anti-consumer practices.”
Golan Shaked, Chief Commercial Officer, Kiwi.com said: “The announcement today of the cooperation with Ryanair is a positive one, ending a period of friction that has impacted our customers. It reflects our commitment to establishing relationships with all airlines for the benefit of customers and our long-term business objectives.
