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Ryanair Holdings PLC on Tuesday said it has struck a ‘landmark partnership agreement’ with Booking Holdings Inc, which includes travel brands Booking.com and Kayak. The Dublin-based airline operator said customers using Booking’s brands will have access to Ryanair flights across its network with ‘full price transparency’. Customers who book Ryanair flights through Booking.com, Kayak, Priceline and Agoda will have access to their myRyanair account without completing customer verification, so they can receive flight updates directly. The deal means Booking Holdings joins Ryanair’s list of approved online travel agencies, which also includes Expedia Group Inc and On the Beach Group PLC, among others. ‘This new partnership with Booking Holdings is welcome news for all customers who book or compare prices through Booking.com, Kayak, Priceline, and Agoda, where they will be assured of full price transparency and receive all essential travel updates from Ryanair directly to their phone,’ said Ryanair Chief Marketing Officer Dara Brady. ‘This partnership shows how ’approved OTAs’ and Ryanair can work together to protect and benefit consumers, giving them more choice at lower fares.’ Booking Holdings Senior Vice President Todd Henrich said: ‘We are pleased to partner with Ryanair to continue giving travellers greater choice and value when booking their journeys across our platforms. ‘In bringing together access to Ryanair’s low-fare flights and network of more than 235 destinations with the innovative, intuitive technology, ease and flexibility offered by our brands, this partnership builds on our commitment to provide a trusted, seamless booking experience to customers all over the world.’ Shares in Ryanair were up 0.8% at €26.80 in Dublin on Tuesday afternoon, with a market capitalisation of €28.42 billion. Booking Holdings shares closed flat at $5,703.60 in New York on Monday, with a market capitalisation of $184.85 billion. Copyright 2025 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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