Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) unveiled on February 26 solid financial results for the half-year ended December 31, 2025. Underlying profit before tax (UPBT) stood at AUD 124.6 million (EUR 75.07 million), up 4% from the prior year (AUD 119.7 million or EUR 72.11 million).
The group’s Corporate division, led by the FCM Travel and Corporate Traveller brands, continues to set records in terms of business volume (TTV = Total Transaction Value=), according to a group press release.
In Europe, the momentum is particularly striking, notably thanks to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.
Steve Norris, Chief Executive of FLT for the EMEA region, notes: « The solid expansion of FCM Meetings and Events has paved the way, the United Kingdom posting a year-on-year increase of 46 %. This success reflects the stability and reliability of FCM’s service delivery, underscored by its strongest post-COVID performance in terms of SLA (Service Level Agreement). »
The group’s Corporate division, led by the FCM Travel and Corporate Traveller brands, continues to set records in terms of business volume (TTV = Total Transaction Value=), according to a group press release.
In Europe, the momentum is particularly striking, notably thanks to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.
Steve Norris, Chief Executive of FLT for the EMEA region, notes: « The solid expansion of FCM Meetings and Events has paved the way, the United Kingdom posting a year-on-year increase of 46 %. This success reflects the stability and reliability of FCM’s service delivery, underscored by its strongest post-COVID performance in terms of SLA (Service Level Agreement). »
“There are opportunities for well-positioned players”
These results are driven notably by artificial intelligence and innovation. « This is not about making people work harder. It is about working smarter through AI-based tools and streamlined processes that free up our consultants to focus on complex and high-value client engagements », explains Chris Galanty, Global Head of Corporate at Flight Centre Travel Group.
The group is betting on its proprietary technology platforms, notably Melon and FCM Booking (backed by the Whereto technology), to streamline the client experience.
Today, 10 % of FCM’s global revenue comes from events, payment solutions and advisory services.
As the corporate travel sector enters a period of intense consolidation, Chris Galanty is taking an offensive stance:
« New players disrupt traditional models. (…) This creates opportunities for well-positioned players – and we are seizing them with a strong portfolio of new accounts and high retention. »
With Asia back in profitability and a 13 % growth in the SME segment in the United States, Flight Centre Travel Group, the company approaches the second half of 2026 with clearly expressed confidence.
The group is betting on its proprietary technology platforms, notably Melon and FCM Booking (backed by the Whereto technology), to streamline the client experience.
Today, 10 % of FCM’s global revenue comes from events, payment solutions and advisory services.
As the corporate travel sector enters a period of intense consolidation, Chris Galanty is taking an offensive stance:
« New players disrupt traditional models. (…) This creates opportunities for well-positioned players – and we are seizing them with a strong portfolio of new accounts and high retention. »
With Asia back in profitability and a 13 % growth in the SME segment in the United States, Flight Centre Travel Group, the company approaches the second half of 2026 with clearly expressed confidence.
