Become a Member Affiliate
PAYMENT
How much do I earn?
Orbitz will pay commissions based on the following:
- Air Transaction: Orbitz will pay you $3.00 USD for each air ticket purchased. For a given air purchase, a User can purchase one or multiple air tickets.
- Hotel Transaction: Orbitz will pay you $6.00 USD for each retail hotel transaction and $14.00 USD for each merchant hotel (Low Price Guarantee) transaction
- Car Transaction: Orbitz will pay you $4.00 USD for each car transaction.
- Cruise Transaction: Orbitz will pay you $25.00 USD for each cruise transaction.
- Vacation Packages: $30.00 USD for each vacation package transaction.
How often do I receive payment?
Payment for a given calendar month will be mailed to you on a monthly basis for commissions. Payment will be made approximately 45 days from the end of the month.
Do I earn money on all Orbitz products?
At this time, Orbitz is offering commission on Airline Tickets, Retail Hotel Bookings, Merchant Hotel Bookings Car Rental Bookings, Cruise Bookings and Vacation Package Bookings. Look for other products to be added soon!
Can I earn money for purchases I make?
Of course! As long as you make a purchase on Orbitz after clicking on the Orbitz link provided, you will receive commission for your purchase.
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How does Orbitz track purchases of users from my web site?
The links we provide you contain certain parameters that uniquely identify your web site. When a user clicks on one of these links, Orbitz is able to determine that your web site referred this user. Since the links we provide you are the only way to track purchases from your web site, you must use the links exactly as given and make no modifications in order to ensure accurate payment credit.
return to topGETTING STARTED
How do I start?
Easy! Simply click here to register.
Do I have to pay to join?
No - the program has no cost to participate. We're paying you, not the other way around.
How can I verify my site is eligible to join?
After you complete the registration page, your application will be submitted for review. Acceptance or rejection notification will be sent via email within a few days. Orbitz is committed to reaching a wide user-base and hence, acceptance into the program is generally granted. However, certain content on a website that Orbitz may deem as objectionable would be grounds for rejection.
Can I feature other affiliate links on my web site?
Other affiliate links may be featured on your web site. However, we are confident that the Orbitz Affiliate Program will more than adequately fulfill the travel needs of your users and ask that no other travel sites be featured on your web site.
What if I operate multiple web sites (or domains)?
No problem! You have the option to track these separately or together. If you wish to track separately, you will need to register each web site (or domain) separately. This will enable you to view tracking reports and receive commission checks by web site (or domain). The other option is to register once and use the same links across your web sites (or domains). Tracking reports will not distinguish between web sites (or domains), but you will receive a single commission check and will only need to manage one login.
return to topREPORTING & MONITORING
How can I view my sales activity and commission?
Upon being accepted into the program, you will be given a login and password to access the Orbitz Affiliate Interface, available at www.linkshare.com.
Is the reporting tool 24/7?
Yes. You can access this information at any time.
What if I need to update my account information?
Simply log on to your Orbitz Affiliate Interface and select "Account Management." You may update your account information in this section.
return to topLINKS
Where are the links I need to add to my web site?
Your links are available in the Linkshare Affiliate Interface. Simply click on the 'Create Links' tab after logging in, and Select Orbitz from your list of Merchants. There you will find text links, Banner ads and images, and Dynamic Rich Media.
Where do I put the Orbitz links on my web site?
You may put the Orbitz links on any relevant part of your web site. You do not have to create a separate "travel only" section to show the Orbitz links. Obviously the more prominent area of your web site used will result in a larger amount of views and most likely a greater amount of commissions.
How often should I update the links?
We ask that you log on to the Affiliate Interface at least once a week to check for any updates to the copy used on the text link. Banner ads should update automatically. If you run into any problems please let us know.
What if I need additional assistance with implementing links?
We're here to help. The Linkshare Affiliate Interface offers some very helpful technical advice to common questions. For any other questions, you can send an email to contact@linkshare.com.
return to topGENERAL QUESTIONS
Who is Linkshare and how are they involved?
Linkshare is the Orbitz Affiliate Program partner, providing valuable tools and experience in running a successful affiliate program. Upon acceptance into the program, you can use your login and password at www.linkshare.com to enter the Orbitz Affiliate Interface.
Do I have to process the transactions on my web site?
No. All transactions are processed through the Orbitz web site.
Does Orbitz Allow Trademark Bidding on search engines?
No. We don't allow affiliates to bid on our trademark or any misspellings thereof. We also don't allow you to bid on our competitors' trademarks and re-direct their traffic. If you are found bidding on our trademark, you will be asked to promptly remove the bid. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination from the program and the withholding of applicable commissions.
What are my responsibilities in the Orbitz Affiliate Program?
Your responsibilities are to use the links provided on a prominent section of your web site and to update these links frequently with content we provide. From there, we will do the rest.
Will Orbitz promote my web site?
Sorry, but Orbitz is unable to directly promote affiliate web sites at this time. We also do not participate in Link Exchanges.
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