Subscribe
Login
Airlines

Airlines Are Slowly Allowing Third Parties to Sell Their Best Products

Andrew Sheivachman

Photo Credit: United's Economy Plus cabin. United Airlines

Skift Take

Airlines are finally broadening the distribution of ancillaries and other specialized fare products. Business travelers who want to stretch their legs are the immediate beneficiaries.

The importance of preferred seating and other ancillaries to business travelers is well known, and the online booking sites with the ability to offer these products for their customers will gain an edge on competitors. Fareportal will now provide United's Economy Plus seating product through its CheapOair and OneTravel consumer bookin

Online travel coverage is exclusive for Skift Pro subscribers.

Subscribe for full access to all Skift coverage for as low as $55 a month.
See the latest online travel headlines.

Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paypal, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express

Already a subscriber? Login