MSC Cruises Enhances Air-Inclusive Offerings for Canadian Travel Advisors

MSC Cruises says its expanded Fly & Cruise and Flex Air programs create new opportunities for Canadian travel advisors to increase earnings while delivering greater convenience, flexibility and customization to their clients.

Travel advisors can now earn an additional 10% commission on the air portion of bookings through both programs, providing valuable new revenue opportunities within a single vacation transaction.

What’s New for Advisors

• Building on the success of its Fly & Cruise program from La Romana aboard MSC Opera, MSC is expanding its air-inclusive offerings with new Fly & Cruise packages to Fort-de-France (Martinique) and to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) aboard MSC World Europa, giving advisors access to exclusive destination options for their clients.
• Travel advisors earn an additional 10% commission on the air portion of both Fly & Cruise and Flex Air bookings, on top of their regular cruise commission.
• Flights are available from multiple Canadian gateways, now including Halifax on select itineraries.

Two Air Programs to Match Every Client’s Travel Style

Fly & Cruise packages: An Easy-to-Sell, All-in-one Holiday Package

Designed to simplify the booking process, the packages combine flights, cruise accommodations and transfers into one reservation:

• Advisors can now book Fly & Cruise packages on both MSC Opera from La Romana and MSC World Europa from Martinique and Guadeloupe, expanding their offerings and creating more choices for clients.
• Same-day flights, coordinated with cruise departures, with dedicated support and assured arrival in the event of travel disruptions:
• Flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (for sailings from La Romana on board MSC Opera), direct from Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), and Halifax (YHZ)*.
• Flights to Fort-de-France, Martinique (for French Antilles sailings on board MSC World Europa), direct from Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), and Quebec City(YQB).
• Flights to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe (for French Antilles sailings on board MSC World Europa), direct from Montreal (YUL).
• Roundtrip MSC Cruises transfers from the airport to the port included.
• Seven-night cruise accommodations, dining and entertainment included.
• Option to pre-book drinks & Wi-Fi packages, with Easy Drink Package available to Canadian guests exclusively on MSC Opera, delivering added value and convenience.
• Access to sought-after Southern Caribbean itineraries featuring destinations such as Aruba, Barbados and Martinique.

Flex Air: Greater Flexibility for Customized Vacations

A customizable option for clients looking for additional flexibility:

• Flights can be added at the time of booking or after a reservation has been created.
• Clients can arrive up to three days before or stay up to three days after their cruise.
• Assured arrival to the ship, also in the event of flight disruptions.
• Available from most major Canadian gateways.
• MSC Cruises transfers can be added separately.
• 24/7 support team available to assist travellers throughout their journey. 

MSC says these enhanced air programs provide travel advisors with additional selling tools, greater bundling opportunities and new ways to drive booking value while helping clients enjoy a more hassle-free vacation experience.

Visit HERE for further information and program details.