Classic Vacations Adds Flights and Car Rentals to Online Platform

Classic Vacations is now allowing advisors to book flights and car rentals through its advisor-only platform, a major update for the luxury operator.

Effective immediately, advisors will be able to shop and book all classes of roundtrip flights—many at negotiated or private fares—as well as get courtesy holds for both flights and car rentals. That’s in addition to the hotels, tours, transfers, and insurance options (most of which already include courtesy holds) already on the portal.

According to Classic CEO Melissa Krueger, the change is one that advisors have been asking for.

“We are thrilled to make this announcement and proud to offer our advisor community the best of tradition and technology. Advisors want the option to conveniently design and build full itineraries online, supported by the outstanding service and experience Classic is known for in the industry. By adding flights and car rentals to our online platform—which already offers best-in-class hotels, experiences, exclusive perks, proprietary tools, and more—we are excited to take another leap forward in the value we provide to our advisors, who are at the center of all we do,” she said.

Classic continues to offer the ability to earn Classic Royalty Rewards points on each booking through the portal.

The company says the addition is part of its strategy to be both “tech-forward” and “human-centric.” Advisors can also get training from Classic’s BDMs on how to make the most of the platform via the shop link.