The Fly Easy, a Manchester-based online travel agency, and Expedia Group, one of the world's largest travel technology companies, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership that will bring Expedia's extensive hotel inventory to The Fly Easy's platform across global markets.
The partnership, effective immediately, integrates Expedia's portfolio of more than 3.4 million hotel properties worldwide into The Fly Easy's search results. Travellers booking through The Fly Easy will now have access to exclusive negotiated rates on hotels in over 190 countries, including boutique properties, major chains, and alternative accommodations.
"This partnership represents a significant step forward in the value we can deliver to our customers," said the leadership team at The Fly Easy. "Travellers can access Expedia's full hotel marketplace within the familiar Fly Easy experience they already trust."
Under the terms of the agreement, The Fly Easy will leverage Expedia's Rapid API, enabling real-time access to inventory, pricing, and availability data. The integration will be rolled out in three phases: hotel-only bookings will go live in March 2026, followed by flight-and-hotel package bundles in June 2026, and full dynamic packaging capabilities by September 2026.
Ariane Gorin, President of Expedia Partner Solutions, described the deal as a strategic entry point into one of Europe's fastest-growing travel markets. "The Fly Easy has built an exceptional platform with deep roots in the CEE region," Gorin said. "Their local expertise, combined with our technology and inventory, creates a powerful proposition for travellers across Eastern Europe. We see this as a long-term partnership with significant growth potential."
The agreement includes a joint marketing commitment over the first two years, with co-branded campaigns planned for major travel seasons. Both companies will also collaborate on region-specific features, including local payment methods and multi-currency pricing.
Travel industry analysts have noted that the partnership positions The Fly Easy as a formidable challenger to established pan-European OTAs in the region. "This deal fundamentally changes the competitive landscape in CEE online travel," said Marco Bloom, a senior analyst at Phocuswright. "The Fly Easy gains access to inventory and technology that previously only the largest global players could offer, while Expedia gains a trusted local partner in a market that has historically been underserved by Western European platforms."
The announcement comes as international travel demand continues to grow, driven by increased air connectivity and growing digital adoption among travellers. The Fly Easy's own data shows strong demand for a comprehensive accommodation offering on the platform.
Both companies emphasised that the partnership will not affect existing booking workflows or customer support processes. The Fly Easy's Manchester support team will continue to assist customers with the new hotel products. The company also confirmed that its existing flexible cancellation policies will extend to all hotel bookings sourced through the Expedia integration.