How Virtual Interlining Will Overtake Traditional Interlining Agreements

Introduction

In an evolving travel landscape, the airline and airport industries are seeking efficient and cost-effective solutions to address connectivity gaps. Virtual interlining offers the future of collaboration, emerging as a competitor to traditional interlining agreements. Here's why virtual interlining is poised to redefine the industry.

Problem

Traditional interlining agreements are essential for passenger connections, but they come with significant challenges that hinder efficiency and limit growth opportunities:

• Lack of Flexibility: Airlines are constrained by existing partnerships and rigid routes, reducing their ability to offer adaptable, real-time connections.

• Operational Inefficiencies: Legacy interlining arrangements require manual processing and coordination between multiple carriers and airports, which increases delays and the likelihood of operational errors.

• Limited Network Expansion: Airlines and airports can only offer a finite range of connections, missing out on lucrative opportunities to partner with additional carriers without costly agreements.

• Baggage Transfer Bottlenecks: Without automation, handling baggage for multi-carrier journeys often results in lost luggage or long transfer times, leading to a poor passenger experience.

• High Costs for Prorating: Traditional interlining agreements often involve complex prorating systems, which incur additional administrative costs for airlines, adding complexity and financial strain to the process.

Solution

Virtual interlining provides an innovative solution by offering greater flexibility, connectivity, and automation. Airlines and airports can collaborate without being tied to traditional interlining agreements, unlocking more diverse, on-demand connections that can address passenger needs in real-time.

Virtual interlining mitigates all of the above challenges, enabling smoother connections, lower operational costs, and increased route flexibility. Furthermore, the development of Check-thru, a service developed by Airsiders, has addressed the last missing piece of the virtual interlining puzzle. This solution ensures that baggage is seamlessly transferred to the final destination, helping reduce minimum connecting times, lower administrative costs, and enhance customer satisfaction, without requiring costly interline agreements.

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