Travelport and RateHawk Unite to Elevate B2B Travel Bookings with Seamless Global Airline Content Access

Published on May 30, 2025

In a strategic step set to redefine the landscape of B2B travel distribution, Travelport and RateHawk have entered into a transformative content distribution partnership. The partnership cements Travelport as the preferred air content provider for the RateHawk platform, ushering in a new era of enhanced flight booking capabilities for travel professionals worldwide.

Travelport, renowned for its travel retail technology and intelligent content aggregation, will now deliver its expansive airline portfolio to RateHawk—a dynamic online B2B platform under the umbrella of the Emerging Travel Group. This strategic collaboration not only amplifies the accessibility of traditional fare content but also broadens the offering to include new distribution capability (NDC) content and low-cost carrier (LCC) fares, all delivered via the powerful Travelport+ platform.

“Travelport truly understands our passion for simplifying the travel booking experience and creating a helpful environment for travel professionals,” said Fredrik Bonnalt, Head of Non-Accomodation Supply at RateHawk. “Thanks to this partnership, RateHawk’s customers will benefit from the broad choice and faster and more optimized flight search. It will boost our customers’ efficiency in building tailored itineraries in response to travelers’ unique preferences.”

“This collaboration brings both Travelport and RateHawk closer to our shared vision of travel becoming much simpler, and accessible to everyone,” said Jason Toothman, Chief Commercial Officer – Agency at Travelport. “We are committed to providing RateHawk users with an extensive range of airline offers and fares, from all available content sources, ensuring a ‘retail-ready’ experience that enables travel professionals to book flights with confidence.”

A Unified Platform Built for Modern Travel Retailing

At the heart of this partnership lies Travelport’s sophisticated Advanced Programming Interface (API), which gives RateHawk a seamless integration to Travelport+. This single-point API solution allows RateHawk’s users to search, compare, and book airline tickets more efficiently than ever before. Whether agents are seeking full-service carriers or budget-friendly low-cost airlines, the unified system supports comprehensive and competitive fare searches in real-time.

The Travelport+ API doesn’t just offer integration—it offers intelligence. The system incorporates Travelport’s AI-powered Content Curation Layer, which enhances the booking process through smarter results. By analyzing user preferences and search behavior, the system surfaces the most relevant options, helping agents provide faster and more accurate service to their clients.

Expanding Options for B2B Travel Sellers

RateHawk, known for its modern approach to wholesale travel booking, will benefit significantly from this new partnership. Originally developed by the Emerging Travel Group, RateHawk has become a go-to tool for thousands of travel agents and agencies, offering access to hotels, air tickets, airport transfers, and car rentals—all in one streamlined platform. With a reputation for high-speed performance, intuitive design, and 24/7 multilingual customer support, RateHawk has carved out a niche in the fiercely competitive B2B travel market.

Now, with Travelport’s vast inventory of global airline partners and its leading travel tech capabilities, RateHawk’s flight offerings become more robust, competitive, and integrated. Travel agents using RateHawk will no longer need to juggle multiple systems or content providers to fulfill complex customer itineraries.

The Future of B2B Travel is Smart, Seamless, and Scalable

This collaboration arrives at a time when the travel industry is accelerating its shift toward digital modernization. Travelers today expect instant access, customizable journeys, and personalized service—requirements that demand a responsive and connected back-end infrastructure. By combining Travelport’s multi-source air content engine with RateHawk’s innovative platform, the partnership delivers exactly that.

Moreover, the integration of NDC content—a newer IATA initiative for modernizing airline retailing—positions both companies ahead of the curve. NDC allows airlines to sell richer content, including bundled offers and ancillaries, directly to travel agents. Coupled with LCC content, which is increasingly in demand for leisure and budget-conscious travelers, the unified access makes the RateHawk offering far more comprehensive.

Strategic Advantages for Global Travel Professionals

For travel professionals, the agreement between Travelport and RateHawk provides tangible operational and commercial benefits. These include:

Wider Inventory Access: Full-service airlines, budget carriers, and NDC fare options all available in one system.

Simplified Booking Process: Unified API means fewer systems to manage, reducing complexity and potential errors.

Faster Search and Booking: AI-driven technology provides optimized flight options that align with agent needs.

Real-Time Pricing and Availability: Access to live, dynamic content for accurate and timely decision-making.

Scalability: Both platforms are built to grow, allowing travel agencies of all sizes to scale efficiently.

Reinforcing a Commitment to Innovation

This partnership is yet another demonstration of both companies’ commitment to redefining what’s possible in modern travel booking.Travelport is transforming its role from a conventional Global Distribution System (GDS) into a fully integrated travel retailing platform, delivering end-to-end solutions tailored for both airlines and travel agencies. Meanwhile, RateHawk leverages its agile development model and customer-centric approach to expand its reach across the globe.

As RateHawk continues to expand its footprint across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, the integration with Travelport’s global content engine is expected to accelerate adoption, strengthen travel agency loyalty, and raise the bar for B2B service delivery.

The new content distribution agreement between Travelport and RateHawk marks a major leap forward in the B2B travel ecosystem. By merging Travelport’s advanced airline content solutions with RateHawk’s intuitive booking interface, the partnership provides travel sellers with an unprecedented level of choice, speed, and intelligence. As the travel landscape evolves, the alliance stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in driving innovation, simplifying complexity, and ultimately enhancing the way the world travels.