Comparing and booking the cheapest airline tickets from over 300 airlines worldwide all at once! Introducing a reliable system allowing issuance of tickets in 20 seconds at the earliest.

We are pleased to announce that Apple World Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Takeshi Fukada, hereinafter referred to as APW) a group company of ZIGExN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Directors, Operating Officer, and CEO: Joe Hirao, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 3679, hereinafter referred to as ZIGExN), has officially launched its international airline ticket booking service (https://travelist.jp/international-air/) on their comprehensive travel e-commerce website “Travelist”.

In 2009, “Travelist” started its service as a convenient comparison and booking site for cheap domestic airline tickets and LCCs. They collect information from ten major airlines, from major domestic airline companies to LCCs, allowing users to compare and search for the cheapest airline tickets all at once.

Currently, “Travelist” is working on service updates to evolve from an “airline ticket sales site” to a “comprehensive travel e-commerce platform”. This autumn, they announced their new logo (Press Release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000008966.html)  and updated the domestic hotel and ryokan reservation service. (Press Release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000008966.html）

And now, they have officially launched the international airline ticket booking service, which had been suspended due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The demand for overseas travel is on the rise, with the number of passports issued in 2023 recording an increase of approximately 120%[1] compared to the previous year. With the increasing travel needs to overseas destinations, ranging from business trips to leisure, they have embarked on a new beginning.
*[1] Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Passport Statistics (February 2023)

■Reservation and booking service for International airline tickets

APW is an accredited agent of IATA (International Air Transport Association), which is a recognition held by only about 300 companies in Japan. “Travelist” not only handles over 300 airlines worldwide that are members of IATA but also includes LCCs, allowing you to compare, search, book, and issue the cheapest international airline tickets all in one place.

In launching this service, they have implemented a system that issues and delivers tickets in as little as 20 seconds (up to 3 minutes and 30 seconds) after payment. Many reservation services make it unclear when the ticket will be issued, causing concerns for users about whether the seats are safely secured until the ticket is in their hands. “Travelist” allows for immediate ticket access, preventing users from having additional concerns about their overseas travel.

■Future Plan

In the future, APW plans to expand the range of airlines they handle, payment options, and optional products such as insurance to enhance the convenience of “Travelist”. Furthermore, they are considering the possibility of offering combined bookings for international flights and overseas hotels, similar to the way domestic travel is arranged.

“Travelist” will progressively introduce various initiatives aimed at becoming a “comprehensive travel e-commerce platform” and continue to update the travel experience using the power of technology.

■About Travelist

Travelist started its service as a convenient comparison and booking site for cheap airline tickets and LCCs in 2009 and has evolved into a comprehensive travel e-commerce platform since the fall of 2023. Currently, in addition to domestic flight bookings, Travelist offers an all-at-once reservation and comparison service for domestic hotels. Through Travelist, you can freely combine flights and accommodations to arrange the perfect trip that suits you, which is available online 24/7. In the future, Travelist plans to expand their services to include leisure tours and more, leveraging the power of technology to upgrade user travel experiences.

URL: https://travelist.jp/

■Apple World Inc. Company Profile

［Company Name］Apple World Inc.
［Headquarters location］Mejirozaka ST Building 7F, 2-3-3 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
［Established］December 6, 1991
［Representative］President and Representative Director  Takeshi Fukada
［Business Profile］Reservation/arrangement of overseas/domestic hotels, sale of hotel coupons and overseas/domestic hotel/travel-related information service
［Services］
　Apple World：https://appleworld.com/agt/
　Hotelista：https://hotelista.jp/
　Travery：https://travel-entry.com/ja
　Travelist：https://travelist.jp/
［URL］　https://appleworld.co.jp