LOW-COST CARRIER EASYJET is considering dropping its fees for bookings made via a global distribution system (GDS).
It currently charges £3.30 but, in an effort to increase bookings (with travel management companies, in particular), this fee could be removed - a move likely to be popular with business travel bookers.
EasyJet's CEO, Carolyn McCall, said: "We will run the numbers and see whether we can do it. If we can't we won't, and if we can we will. She added that a decision is likely by September.
EasyJet is currently targeting the business travel market, having recently launched a new type of fare aimed at corporates - flexifare - which allows travellers to change their booking with no additional fee, and benefit from speedy boarding, no booking fees and a check-in hold bag at no extra cost. The flexifare is currently only bookable through TMCs, but will soon be available direct through the airline's website. McCall confirmed this could be as soon as by the end of June.