International Rate Desk Savings for On-site Configuration

Situation

The client has an on-site agent configuration and routes their international itineraries to Fox for review. The on-site agent booked roundtrip itineraries for two travelers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Vilnius, Lithuania (IND > ORD > FRA > VNO). The itineraries were booked as business class on United Airlines with a total of $12,752.23.

Solution

The client elected to set up their travel program so that international itineraries are routed to Fox’s international rate desk for an additional savings review. Our international rate desk reviewed fares for United Airlines partner carriers (code share partners) to search for a lower-cost pricing option for the same flight itinerary originally booked. They were able to find tickets on the same flight in the same class of service for nearly $4,000.00 less than the original price by booking the itinerary using a combination of United and Lufthansa fares.

Discoveries

The Fox international rate desk was able to secure more than $8,000.00 in savings for the client.