Originally founded as Air Berlin USA by Kim Lundgren, John MacDonald and Mort Beyer, the company has now evolved into Air Berlin Plc & Co Luftverkers KG, simply branded as Air Berlin. A leading German airline, Air Berlin is second only to Lufthansa; it is listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, and its largest shareholder is Etihad airways, at 29.21%.
As it is an airline, the major offerings from Air Berlin are air tickets, with options for various value-added services. Some examples of Air Berlin’s value-added services include the option to hold a seat for up to 72 hours before confirmation, in case you are uncertain about your trip, and the preferred seat option, which allows you to book one of Air Berlin’s XL seats in the exact spot you would like to be seated at. XL seats are Economy class seats that come with extra leg room, and are conveniently positioned to facilitate embarking and disembarking.
Air Berlin also partners with other companies in the travel services industry such as hotels, car rentals, etc., to provide holistic travel solutions for customers.
Like most major travel services providers, Air Berlin runs an affiliate program, and if you are looking for a way to monetize your web traffic, their offering might present a valuable opportunity for you.
If you run an online travel website, the best way to get started on earning handsome profits is by signing up with a well-organized travel services affiliate program such as Air Berlin’s. To get started, you have two options, depending on the target market you would like to focus on. Air Berlin runs two affiliate networks: one in the US run by Commission Junction (now Conversant), and another in Germany run by Affilinet. Once you’ve made your choice, simply sign up (with either Conversant or Affilinet), and wait for approval. Once your application is approved, you can start earning.
There a number of benefits that make it easy for Air Berlin affiliates to make money:
Global brand – Air Berlin is a recognized global brand, and as such it already commands a significant online following. All you need to do to start making some income, is optimize your site and make sure you include some persuasive sales copy.
The entire payment process is taken off your hands – As an Air Berlin affiliate, you don’t need to worry about not having the technical skills to implement and maintain a payment system. Air Berlin will handle the entire payment process, and all you have to do is simply refer customers.
Free partnership – There are absolutely no costs involved in the process of becoming an Air Berlin affiliate partner. The enter process is free from sign-up to termination. Additionally, the integration process is also smooth and fast.
Every traveler is a suitable target for Air Berlin’s offerings, but in general there are two broad classes of people who need travel service on a regular basis: business travelers and holiday-makers. Business travelers are particularly sure to enjoy the convenience and extra leg-room of the XL seats that Air Berlin offers.