Egencia customers will be able to access special air fares negotiated by new parent company American Express Global Business Travel (GBT).
Amex GBT’s negotiated rates cover more than 90 airlines including both domestic and international flights, with savings of up to 25 per cent on fares, which will now be available through the Egencia Preferred Rate (EPR) programme for clients around the world.
The move comes after Amex GBT acquired Egencia from previous owner Expedia Group in November 2021, with Expedia becoming a shareholder in GBT as part of the deal.
Mark Hollyhead, president of Egencia, said: “We have been focused on using our new ownership structure to deliver tangible, bankable value to customers.
“In a short space of time, we have brought even more choice to the EPR programme for more substantial saving opportunities and differentiated content.”
Egencia added that the arrangement would allow clients with pre-existing corporate deals to “fill in inventory and discount gaps” through EPR, which does not have any minimum-spend commitments.
Rajiv Ahluwalia, senior vice president, partner solutions and supply marketplace, at Amex GBT, added: “Together we will continue to drive access to more content and additional savings for our customers, while strengthening the value of our supplier relationships.”