Zurich’s web air booking cuts ticket costs by 50%
29 August 2012
Zurich Financial Services has cut 50 per cent off its domestic air spend during a three-month online trial.
Ron Mitchell, purchasing consultant at Zurich, told delegates at this month’s Business Travel Show in London the savings were greater than expected.
The company began a pilot programme in early 2004 and extended it to all employees in October.
At first, Mitchell was not totally convinced of the promised benefits, but good results arrived early.
“In...