# AncillaryOne - Unified API for Travel Ancillary Services

> AncillaryOne is a B2B API platform that enables travel merchants (airlines, OTAs, TMCs, hotels, events companies) to integrate and sell ancillary travel services through a single unified API.

## What We Do

AncillaryOne provides a unified API infrastructure layer that consolidates fragmented ancillary providers into one open, accessible platform. Travel merchants integrate once and gain access to multiple ancillary services:

- **eSIMs**: Travel data connectivity for international travelers
- **Refund Protection**: Trip cancellation and refund guarantee products
- **Flight Tracking**: Real-time flight status and SMS notifications
- **Carbon Offsetting**: Verified carbon offset projects for sustainable travel
- **Private Transfers**: Airport transfers and ground transportation
- **Tours & Activities**: Destination experiences and excursions
- **Lounge Access**: Airport lounge bookings worldwide
- **Flight Delay Compensation**: EU261 and passenger rights claims
- **Baggage Compensation**: Lost and delayed baggage protection

## Target Audience

Our API is designed for:
- **Airlines**: Enhance ancillary revenue beyond seats and baggage
- **Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)**: Increase booking value with travel extras
- **Travel Management Companies (TMCs)**: Provide corporate travelers with comprehensive services
- **Hotels**: Offer guests seamless travel add-ons
- **Events Companies**: Bundle travel services with event tickets

## Key Benefits

1. **Single Integration**: One API for all ancillary services
2. **Optimized Attach Rates**: AI-powered bundling and recommendations
3. **Revenue Maximization**: Increase margin per booking
4. **Developer-Friendly**: SDKs, UI components, and comprehensive documentation
5. **Portal Control**: Full input control via merchant portal

## Company Information

- **Website**: https://ancillaryone.com
- **Blog**: https://ancillaryone.com/blog
- **Integrations**: https://ancillaryone.com/integrations
- **Ancillary Revenue Calculator**: https://ancillaryone.com/calculator — Estimate ancillary revenue uplift for travel sellers
- **Flight API Leaderboard**: https://ancillaryone.com/flight-api-leaderboard — Ranked comparison of major flight API providers
- **Hotel API Leaderboard**: https://ancillaryone.com/hotel-api-leaderboard — Ranked comparison of major hotel API providers
- **Monetisation Guide**: https://ancillaryone.com/guide/make-money-selling-travel
- **Contact**: https://ancillaryone.com/contact

## Technical Resources

AncillaryOne offers:
- RESTful API with JSON responses
- Developer SDKs for popular languages
- Pre-built UI components
- Webhook support for real-time updates
- Sandbox environment for testing

## Thought Leadership

Our blog covers travel technology topics including:
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) and AI in travel
- NDC (New Distribution Capability) implementation challenges
- Future of online travel agencies
- Ancillary revenue optimization strategies

## Contact

For API access and partnership inquiries, visit https://ancillaryone.com/contact or request early access through our waitlist.