Case Study: Flight Network increases conversion rate 8% and accelerates load times nearly 200% with Akamai Technologies

Akamai Helps Flight Network Increase Conversion Rate by 8% While Providing a Platform on Which It Can Continue to Grow Internationally

Flight Network, the largest Canadian‑owned online travel agency, grew rapidly after launching in 2005 and now serves millions of visitors with features like Price Drop Protection. That growth exposed limits in its single‑data‑center infrastructure: Flight Network needed to scale globally, deliver consistent desktop and mobile experiences, and prioritize customer experience over price competition.

Flight Network partnered with Akamai (ION Standard) to deploy a global CDN and web‑performance optimizations, giving fast, reliable, and secure delivery worldwide. The result was nearly a 200% improvement in load times, an 8% increase in conversion rate, and the operational scale and peace of mind to continue international and mobile growth.

Flight Network

Derek Marshall

Chief Technology Officer