SEATTLE
- Holland
America Line recently
launched the "Flight
Ease" air
program that allows cruise guests to easily and affordably select
from two competitive airfare pricing options depending on their
travel needs: Flexible Fares to fit any schedule or Restricted Fares
that are generally more cost-effective for those sure of their travel
plans.
Guests who book air with the new Flight Ease program enjoy more options, more flexibility and competitive fares along with Holland America Line's assurances on air travel versus booking through another travel website. Flight Ease is available for departures from fall 2013 and beyond.
"With one-stop shopping, Flight Ease provides convenience, competitive pricing and peace of mind to our guests," said Richard Meadows, Holland America Line's executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest relations. "Our goal is to make reserving all aspects of a cruise vacation an easy experience for guests, and Flight Ease makes booking the air travel component a simple process."
Flight Ease features up-to-the-minute fight schedules that only include those flights that arrive and depart in time for the specific cruise booked; competitive pricing and availability from multiple carriers is presented. All flights booked through Flight Ease feature 24-hour assistance for questions and "Next Port Protection," which means that in case of an airline delay or cancellation en route to a cruise, Holland America Line will take care of any flight changes necessary to join the ship at the next available port of call.
Flexible Fares provide the greatest leeway for changes with no fees to adjust a flight schedule and airfare payment is due with the final cruise payment. Similar to other low-fare tickets, Restricted Fares are generally a lower price, have cancellation fees and require full payment for the air reservation at the time of booking.
Guests who book air with the new Flight Ease program enjoy more options, more flexibility and competitive fares along with Holland America Line's assurances on air travel versus booking through another travel website. Flight Ease is available for departures from fall 2013 and beyond.
"With one-stop shopping, Flight Ease provides convenience, competitive pricing and peace of mind to our guests," said Richard Meadows, Holland America Line's executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest relations. "Our goal is to make reserving all aspects of a cruise vacation an easy experience for guests, and Flight Ease makes booking the air travel component a simple process."
Flight Ease features up-to-the-minute fight schedules that only include those flights that arrive and depart in time for the specific cruise booked; competitive pricing and availability from multiple carriers is presented. All flights booked through Flight Ease feature 24-hour assistance for questions and "Next Port Protection," which means that in case of an airline delay or cancellation en route to a cruise, Holland America Line will take care of any flight changes necessary to join the ship at the next available port of call.
Flexible Fares provide the greatest leeway for changes with no fees to adjust a flight schedule and airfare payment is due with the final cruise payment. Similar to other low-fare tickets, Restricted Fares are generally a lower price, have cancellation fees and require full payment for the air reservation at the time of booking.
