Trade-only tour operator Major Travel has added easyJet and Jet2 flights to its product offering for the first time, opening a variety of new routes and regional departure points, all bookable through its mobile-friendly Major Go platform.
The company already works with low-cost airlines in mid and long-haul destinations, but as a result of the cost-of-living crisis and inflation across the travel space, is seeing strong demand for short haul packages.
Qasim Gulamhusein, managing director of Major Travel commented: “Our goal is to support our agent partners as much as we can. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens and with no end in sight, agents are looking to offer their clients the best value for money possible. We are confident that the travel market will continue to bounce back, and more flight routes will return to pre-pandemic levels, but for some holidaymakers budget will continue to be a key factor.
Qasim added: “Agents can already book with low-cost carriers such as Pegasus, Scoot and Sun Express, but the addition of easyJet and Jet2 will help us support our travel partners in the regions. Our platform now allows them to combine our comprehensive European programme with more direct routes from more UK airports than ever before.”
A further added benefit is that the system features luggage inclusive rates with easyJet, which are not available on the airline’s web site, but which work out cheaper than adding a bag to an existing flight booking.
The company anticipates adding other carriers over the course of the next year.
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