How To Buck The Trend of Rising Airfares

Cut travel costs with smarter strategy. See how data, supplier partnerships and better booking behaviours can reduce airfares and improve performance.

At Meon Travel Management, delivering measurable value is at the core of everything we do. Over the past year, we are proud to report that our clients have benefited from an 8.38% reduction in average air ticket prices in 2026 against an industry average increase of 6%.

This achievement is not by chance; it is the result of a strategic, data-led approach driven by our Client Success Managers, who act as an extension of our clients’ teams to continuously optimise travel programmes.

Turning Insight into Impact

By analysing travel patterns, behaviours and supplier data, we identify the root causes of higher airfares and implement targeted strategies to address them. Key initiatives include:

• Policy optimisation & compliance – Encouraging advance booking (e.g. 14–21 days) and leveraging online booking tools to guide travellers towards the lowest logical fares

• Data-driven supplier negotiations – Using high-volume routes to secure preferential airline agreements and corporate discounts

• Traveller behaviour training – Educating bookers and travellers to make smarter choices, such as flexible routing, off-peak travel and fare selection

• Corporate airline programmes – Maximising value through loyalty schemes and accrued benefits

• Leakage reduction – Ensuring bookings are channelled through approved systems to retain visibility, control and negotiation leverage

Leveraging Global Buying Power

As influential members of both Focus and Advantage Travel Partnerships, with a combined buying power now in excess of £17 billion annually, Meon provides specialist access to the best negotiated fares and accommodation on the planet — delivering tangible savings across global and domestic travel programmes.

Smarter Booking Strategies

Our team continuously identifies opportunities to reduce costs through intelligent booking techniques, including:

• Optimising codeshare pricing differences

• Recommending alternative routes and secondary airports

• Advising on airline and cabin mix strategies

• Applying creative ticketing solutions to unlock better value

Technology That Works Smarter

We enhance these strategies through technology:

• Pre-trip approval workflows to flag high-cost or last-minute bookings

• Online booking tool optimisation to prioritise cost-effective options

• Benchmarking and reporting to track performance against market standards

A True Strategic Partner

At Meon, we go beyond booking travel — we strategically partner with our clients to continuously refine, challenge and improve their travel programmes.

The result? Sustainable cost savings, improved compliance and smarter travel decisions.

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