Flight Centre Travel Group has acquired Iglu.com, the UK’s largest specialist ski and cruise travel agency, for an undisclosed amount in December 2025. This corporate acquisition sees Flight Centre Travel Group, a global travel organisation, take ownership of Iglu.com, a prominent online travel agency established in 1998. The transaction is a strategic move to integrate Iglu’s specialized offerings and digital capabilities into Flight Centre’s broader portfolio, making it clear this is a direct purchase, not a funding round.
Iglu.com operates primarily through its online brands, Iglucruise.com, Igluski.com, and Planetcruise.co.uk, offering over 20,000 cruises and more than 6 million ski holidays annually. The company prides itself on providing expert advice and a comprehensive range of holiday experiences, having grown from a small startup into one of the country's leading digital travel agencies. It holds a strong position in the UK as a specialist in its segments and has an international presence through Planet Cruise, serving approximately 250,000 customers a year with a team of over 400 individuals.
The acquisition is strategically significant for Flight Centre Travel Group, allowing it to expand its footprint in the high-value specialist travel markets of ski and cruise. By buying Iglu.com, Flight Centre gains access to Iglu’s established customer base, award-winning service, and deep product knowledge in these niche areas. For Iglu.com, joining Flight Centre provides the benefits of being part of a successful global travel organisation, opening up further opportunities for growth, technology investment, and enhanced market reach beyond its independent operations.
The combined entity is expected to leverage Iglu.com’s proven digital platform and specialized expertise with Flight Centre’s extensive global network and resources. This synergy aims to strengthen Flight Centre’s position in the online leisure travel sector and enable Iglu.com to scale its operations and offerings more effectively, driving continued innovation and expanded holiday experiences for a wider customer base in the future.