WayAway
Search engine for cheap flights and travel deals with a cash-back membership program.
Commission Structure
Hybrid
Commission Rate
50% revenue share on flights, $10 per WayAway Plus membership
Cookie Duration
30 days (web), 180 days (app)
Commission Duration
180 days for app users
WayAway is a comprehensive flight aggregator that enables travelers to compare airfares from major airlines and travel agencies globally. Unlike traditional search engines that offer loyalty points, WayAway features a unique cashback model via its WayAway Plus membership. This subscription-based service provides users with actual cash rewards on flights, hotels, and car rentals, which are sent directly to their PayPal accounts. This tangible benefit creates a compelling value proposition for cost-conscious travelers and a high-conversion opportunity for affiliates.
The affiliate program, managed exclusively through the Travelpayouts platform, offers a dual earning structure. Partners earn a significant revenue share on flight bookings and a flat fee for every WayAway Plus membership sold. For flights, affiliates receive up to 50% of the revenue WayAway earns from the booking, which typically translates to roughly 1.1% to 1.3% of the total ticket price. For the WayAway Plus membership, affiliates earn a fixed $10 commission per sale.
One of the program's strongest features is its tracking window. While web-based bookings carry a standard 30-day cookie, mobile app installations are tracked for 180 days. This means that if a user installs the WayAway app via an affiliate link, the affiliate receives commissions for all qualifying purchases made within the app for half a year. Affiliates have access to a variety of promotional tools including deep links, customizable search widgets, and banners. The program is particularly well-suited for travel bloggers, vloggers, and social media influencers who focus on budget travel, digital nomadism, or travel hacking.
