Opodo: an introduction

Opodo is owned by nine of Europe’s leading airlines - Aer Lingus, Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa and by Amadeus GDS.

A pan-European company, the name Opodo stands for “opportunity to do” and was coined to reflect their personalized online services that will bring in new and exciting travel experiences to the world. The name embodies the spirit of their vision and the essence that makes their company run.

To facilitate services, they launched websites for the German (2001), United Kingdom (2002), French (2002), and Italian (2006) markets. After establishing operations in Scandinavia and Spain, the company is now operational in nine markets.

Opodo works to address the real life needs of a traveller by offering unbiased and competitively-priced travel service online catering to worldwide travel needs. Services include access to more than 500 airlines, accommodations in more than 65,000 hotels, plus more than 7000 locations for car hire services and travel insurance.

Opodo believes that it’s the littlest of things that make a difference when it comes to planning trips. With inside knowledge from travel experts, they work to ensure that your trip is a total travel experience while tips from leading travel guides will lead you to hundreds of wondrous destinations worldwide to fit whatever vacation you are looking for.

Still can’t decide on what trip to take? Visit their website and you can search for destinations based on different holidays. With  their commitment to investing in various technological platforms, they ensure that booking your holiday online with them is a truly efficient and enjoyable experience.

www.opodo.co.uk