Unified GDS + NDC fare discovery, exclusive cruise and tour air contracts, and 24/7 advisor support, streamline, premium air bookings for luxury travel networks
Up and Away Travel, an airline consolidator serving luxury travel advisors since 1984, announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art website designed to transform how advisors research, compare, and book premium air. The platform unifies Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and New Distribution Capability (NDC) content into a single experience, presenting multiple fare types with transparent rules. It also strengthens Up and Away Travel's position as a fulfillment agency for host agencies and consortia advisors seeking scalable, expert air support.
Key Benefits
- Airline Consolidator advantages: Access to negotiated and published fares across all cabins, including exclusive cruise and tour air contracts.
- Built for networks: Purpose-built as a fulfillment agency for host agencies and consortia advisors that prefer non-GDS workflows but want pro-level results.
- Efficiency and control: Compare GDS and NDC results side-by-side to choose the best fare class, rules, and ancillaries for each client.
- Revenue and service: Competitive commissions on published fares and contracted rates, with white-label booking support options, a service that allows advisors to brand the booking process as their own, enhancing their relationship with clients.
- Up and Away Travel’s 24/7 support team stands by advisors during urgent changes, ticketing needs, and schedule disruptions.
"We built this platform to give luxury advisors the clarity and speed they need," Terence Mascarenhas, CEO of Up and Away Travel, said in a statement. "By merging GDS and NDC content and expanding our capabilities as both an airline consolidator and a fulfillment agency for host agencies and consortia advisors, we help partners make confident air decisions faster, and deliver a superior traveler experience."
Many advisors in large networks don't use a GDS, but still need expert air ticketing, schedule-change management, and access to premium contracted content. Up and Away Travel's new portal brings the power of an airline consolidator to these ecosystems—acting as a trusted fulfillment agency for host agencies and consortia advisors with:
- Dedicated ticketing and servicing
- Branded/white-label support options
- Negotiated cruise/tour air contracts
- Clear margins and commission structures
Feature Highlights
- Unified search: GDS + NDC fares with clear fare families and rules
- Exclusive content: Negotiated rates for luxury cruises and tours
- Commissionable published fares: Competitive earnings across all cabins
- Advisor-first UX: Intuitive interface designed for speed and accuracy
- Pro servicing: Disruption management, exchanges, and reissues handled by experts
To learn more, visit www.goupandaway.com
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