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What is Opodo?
Opodo is a Pan-European travel company owned by nine of Europes leading airlines and Amadeus, GDS and travel industry technology provider. Our vision is to provide a global service that addresses the real needs of today's traveller.

We aim to put you in control, giving you the tools, information and inspiration you need, to go where you want, when you want, how you want.

Find out more about what makes us different.

What services does Opodo offer?
  • Flights from 500 airlines worldwide
  • Accommodation with over 65,000 leading hotel properties
  • Over 7,000 car hire locations worldwide
  • An online package holiday service
  • Travel insurance from the world's largest provider, AIG
  • In-depth travel information including destination guides and interactive travel maps
  • Customer service available 7 days a week via phone and email
Look out for many more innovative travel products and services, as we roll-out.

Who are your shareholders?
Our shareholders are Aer Lingus, Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa and Amadeus.

In which countries does Opodo operate?
Opodo has a presence in nine European markets - Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.

Why was the name Opodo chosen?
Opodo stands for "Opportunity to do" and was created to reflect our personal online service that will open the doors to a world of new and inspiring travel experiences. The name captures the spirit of our vision and the essence of our company. And when we asked travel consumers throughout Europe, they voted unanimously for Opodo.

Where are your headquarters?
Opodo is a true pan-European company, with its headquarters located in London and offices throughout Europe.

Is Opodo an independent company?
Yes, Opodo is managed by an independent Chief Executive Officer and executive team who are dedicated to serving the interests of travel customers.

We offer a large and impartial selection of products and services - over 500 airlines, over 65,000 leading hotel properties and a fleet of over 7,000 car hire locations worldwide - enabling the customer to make an impartial and informed decision.

Who are your employees?
We are a team with extensive travel (airline, hotel, car hire, travel agency and tour operator), Internet and customer service experience. We come from all four corners of the world with a shared vision to make a real difference to the travel experience. We also enjoy a spot of travelling ourselves.

What technology supports the Opodo service?
We've gone to great lengths to ensure that our website is designed for quick and easy use. We've also deployed state of the art technologies to build our travel reservation system.

Our reservation system utilises a highly functional search and booking platform from Europe's premier reservation system provider - Amadeus. The Opodo system will scan a wide range of products based on travellers' preferences in terms of timing, price, provider etc. The system then identifies the best options available to the traveller and allows them to promptly book the flight, hotel or car that best suits them.

Overall, we are committed to ongoing investment in our technology platforms to ensure that booking travel online is an enjoyable and efficient experience with us.

Does the name Online Travel Portal Limited still exist?
Prior to launching the Opodo brand, we were known as the Online Travel Portal Limited. We have now changed our company name to Opodo Limited.

Opodo is owned by:
Aer Lingus, Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa and Amadeus




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