Last Minute or Distressed Inventory Fares are discounted airline tickets released when a flight is close to departure and still has unsold seats. Airlines use these fares to maximize seat occupancy and recover revenue from inventory that would otherwise go unused. These fares are highly dynamic and can appear within 24 to 72 hours before a flight takes off.
In simple terms, they’re time sensitive flight deals that allow both travelers and travel agents to access lower fares on routes where the airline needs to fill remaining seats quickly.
These fares are distributed through multiple channels such as:
For B2B travel portals, these fares are a major opportunity to offer better prices, increase conversions and stay competitive in a price sensitive market.
How Travel Agents Get These Fares
Travel agents access last minute or distressed inventory fares through several sources:
By leveraging these channels, agents can provide cost effective travel options while increasing their own booking margins.
Who Benefits from These Fares
At Travel Terminus, we’ve integrated a Discounted Fares Module that allows agents to access these special fares directly through their GDS system. If you’d like to learn how it works or explore your fare options, schedule a demo with our team today.