Fareportal Recognized as Top Sales Agent by Philippine Airlines

Award highlights Fareportal's multi-year leadership in the New York market and its growing partnership with Asia's longest-operating airline.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Fareportal, the travel technology company behind leading online travel agencies CheapOair and OneTravel, has been honored by Philippine Airlines as a recipient of the PAL Award, a distinction presented during the airline's celebration of its 85th anniversary in Bohol, Philippines, to the top travel agencies in the world. This year's recognition marks Fareportal's third consecutive Top Sales Agent award in the New York market, underscoring a consistently strong performance and year-over-year growth in Philippine Airlines ticket sales.

Why it matters

The award reflects the strength of Fareportal's longstanding partnership with Philippine Airlines, their shared focus on the customer, and the continued popularity of the Philippines as a destination among Fareportal's travelers. It also highlights Fareportal's role in expanding Philippine Airlines' reach in the U.S. market.

The details

During the ceremony, Philippine Airlines' Vice President for Sales and Distribution, Justin Warby, recognized Fareportal's deep engagement with the Filipino diaspora, strong digital capabilities, and commitment to excellence, making them a reliable partner. Philippine Airlines leadership also highlighted the airline's strategic priorities for 2026, including network expansion, enhanced connectivity, and investments in both operational and digital transformation – areas closely aligned with Fareportal's technology-driven approach.

  • Fareportal received the PAL Award during Philippine Airlines' 85th anniversary celebration in Bohol, Philippines.

The players

Fareportal

A New York-based travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer travel brands, including CheapOair and OneTravel. Fareportal provides travelers with access to over 500 airlines, thousands of lodging options, and a broad network of car rental providers worldwide.

Philippine Airlines

The flag carrier of the Philippines and Asia's first commercial airline. PAL operates a modern fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft, offering scheduled nonstop flights out of hubs from Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 31 destinations across the Philippines and 39 international destinations in North America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Justin Warby

The Vice President for Sales and Distribution at Philippine Airlines.

Anupama Singh

The VP of Supplier Relations & Revenue Management at Fareportal.

Yuvraj Datta

The Chief Supply and Revenue Officer at Fareportal.

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What they’re saying

“Our team is incredibly honored to receive this recognition from Philippine Airlines for the third year in a row. The award reflects the strength of our longstanding partnership, our shared focus on the customer, and the continued popularity of the Philippines as a destination among our travelers.”

— Yuvraj Datta, Chief Supply and Revenue Officer at Fareportal (PRNewswire-PRWeb)

“For years, Fareportal has been instrumental in strengthening our presence in the U.S. market. The company's deep engagement with the Filipino diaspora, strong digital capabilities, and commitment to excellence make them a reliable partner. We look forward to continuing this momentum and connecting more travelers to the Philippines and beyond.”

— Justin Warby, Vice President for Sales and Distribution at Philippine Airlines (PRNewswire-PRWeb)

The takeaway

This award highlights Fareportal's strong partnership with Philippine Airlines and the company's ability to effectively reach and serve the growing demand for travel to the Philippines among its customer base in the United States.