Ryanair announces latest approved OTA partnership with Trip.com

It's the seventh agreement so far

European low-cost airline Ryanair has announced its latest “Approved OTA” partnership with Trip.com.

Trip.com Group's platforms include TrainPal, TripBiz, BudgetAir, CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, Vayama, and Flugladen, which will allow the group to offer Ryanair’s low-fare flights to travellers as part of its dynamic product offerings.

It follows similar arrangements confirmed with lastminute.com, On the Beach, Tui, Loveholidays, Kiwi.com and Etraveli so far this year.

Similar to Ryanair’s existing “Approved OTA” agreements, this new deal ensures that travellers booking Ryanair flights via the Trip.com Group’s platform will have their contact and payment information provided to Ryanair. 

This guarantees passengers access to their myRyanair account and direct delivery of essential flight information without the need for additional customer verification.

Travellers can expect to start booking Ryanair flights directly through Trip.com in the coming weeks.

Dara Brady, CMO of Ryanair, 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.”

Chee Teong Ooi, VP of global flight business of Trip.com Group and CEO of Travix, 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.”