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Where Canada’s top travel advisors book air for cruise and international travel – because the best option should work for both you and your client.

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Where Expertise Meets Opportunity

Smarter Air Planning for Advisors and Their Clients

OTI has carved out a unique niche in the Canadian travel industry by helping travel advisors manage complex air bookings for cruise clients, land tours, and group travel.

Since 1989, advisors have relied on OTI to design efficient itineraries, secure competitive fares, and deliver the flexibility needed to create exceptional travel experiences for their clients – while earning strong commissions on every booking.

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Our Services

Comprehensive Air Solutions

OTI helps travel advisors earn more on their clients’ flights while delivering smarter itineraries and better pricing. Our specialized air team manages complex flight planning so you can focus on your clients — while maximizing the value of every booking.

Strong Air Commissions

Earn excellent commissions on both Premium and Economy cabin bookings. Our specialized air team helps advisors maximize the value of their clients’ flights while delivering competitive pricing and smarter routing.

Cruise & Tour Air Planning

Specialized flight arrangements perfectly timed with your cruise departures. Book up to 11 months in advance.

Complex & Open-Jaw Itineraries

Expert planning for multi-city and open-jaw itineraries across Europe, Asia, South America, and the South Pacific.

Schedule Change & Journey Support

A real person to talk to, listen, and solve problems. Not a search engine - a dedicated travel professional. Available Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific Time.

Advance Booking

Book flights up to 11 months ahead with no conditions on schedules or routes. Secure the best seats and prices.

Crisis Management

We handle schedule changes, cancellations, airline strikes, and unexpected disruptions with expertise and calm.

Our Legacy

Decades of Excellence

For decades OTI ensured every client’s flight was seamlessly managed, allowing both travelers and the travel adivisors who serve them to plan with confidence, while earning strong commissions on their clients’ flights.
Over the past ten years OTI acted as the air department for Scenic and Emerald River cruises, solidifying our reputation as the best flight department in the country

Time and again, agents and clients told us how reassuring it was to have OTI “on it”, coordinating even the most complex multi-destination journeys with precision and care. Today, our team brings over 100 years of combined experience in air reservations, helping travel advisors design smarter itineraries, access competitive fares, and maximize the value of every booking.

With our exclusive partnership successfully completed in 2025, we’re turning the page – returning to our roots and bringing our boutique air-fulfillment expertise to an even wider network of travel advisors and their clients.

100+ Years of Combined Experience
7 Continents Served
100% Dedicated Service
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Meet Our Team

Your Air Team for Smarter Bookings
and Stronger Commissions

Work directly with seasoned air specialists who act as an extension of your business - delivering white-glove service while helping you maximize the value of your clients’ flights.

Available Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific Time.

Malisa Miletich

Senior Air Specialist

Cruise & Air Packages

  • Complex routings & contracted airfares
  • European & cruise air specialist
  • Personalized, precision-led service

With a lifelong passion for travel and exploration, Malisa has dedicated over 35+ years to the industry, inspiring clients with her enthusiasm and expertise.

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Malisa Miletich

Senior Air Specialist

Cruise & Air Packages

With a lifelong passion for travel and exploration, Malisa has dedicated over 35+ years to the industry, inspiring clients with her enthusiasm and expertise. Her journey in travel began at a young age, and it was a natural progression for her to turn her passion into a career.

Serving as flight department manager for a busy European tour operator in Portland Oregon, she found her true love for flights and complex itineraries.  That passion followed her north when she relocated to Vancouver BC, where she spent many years specializing in travel arrangements for Portugal and Spain, creating memorable journeys for her clients.

In 2016, Malisa joined the OTI family, where she found her ideal professional environment and home. For the past six years she has been a proud team member of the Scenic and Emerald Cruises Canadian air department, who had contracted OTI to manage their flights for their 5 -star river cruise line for Canadian guests.  The contract concluded at the end of 2025, but the Fly OTI teams focus remains on managing complex routings, adapting to schedule changes, handling contracted fares and delivering exceptional and personal service under pressure. 

Malisa’s dedication, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm make her a trusted advisor in creating seamless travel experiences. Whether navigating intricate itineraries or securing the best deals, she approaches every challenge with professionalism and a passion for travel!

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Jessica Jonas

Senior Air Specialist

Cruise & Air Packages

  • 18+ years of travel experience
  • Cruise & Air Specialist
  • Luxury Travel Expert

Long before she began her career, Jessica was captivated by the idea of exploring the world - a passion that led her into the travel industry at 19. She spent seven years as a travel consultant, honing her ability to create seamless, memorable experiences for her clients.

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Jessica Jonas

Senior Air Specialist

Cruise & Air Packages

A meaningful trip to Turkey in 2013 inspired her next chapter and in 2014, she joined the OTI Flight Team, where she has been ever since, proud to work alongside a team she truly considers family.

In 2015, OTI was contracted to manage flights for Scenic and Emerald Cruises, a prestigious 5-star river cruise company. For a decade, Jessica handled Scenic and Emerald Cruise flight bookings with meticulous precision and care, expertly managing complex itineraries, high volumes of reservations, and schedule changes. The contract concluded at the end of 2025, but Jessica and the Fly OTI team continue to do what they do best – ensuring flawless, well-coordinated flight arrangements for clients around the world.

With over 18 years in flight reservations, Jessica is a trusted expert known for her meticulous attention to detail, calm problem-solving, and skill in creating seamless, stress-free travel experiences. Her lifelong passion for travel fuels her dedication to ensuring every flight is perfectly arranged.

Every destination she’s visited holds a special place in her heart – from the rugged beauty of Scotland, her favorite destination, to the vibrant culture of Turkey, the surreal landscapes of Iceland, the charm of France, and the scenic stretch of the Danube. Clients rely on Jessica not only for her expertise but for her genuine care and steady presence, knowing their flights are handled by a professional who approaches every journey with intention, respect, and precision.

If you are going on a cruise, Jessica is the ideal partner to find you the best flights to plan your pre and post cruise travel. 

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Angela Helgesen

Senior Air Specialist

African Safaris & River Cruises

  • 30+ years of travel experience
  • Expert in African safaris, flights, river cruises
  • Travel Planning, Large groups

Angela never expected to become a lifelong member of the travel industry, but each new opportunity extended her journey - and now she proudly marks her 32nd year in the field.

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Angela Helgesen

Senior Air Specialist

African Safaris & River Cruises

She began her career as a European air specialist in Vancouver, eventually becoming supervisor and then manager of the air department for a local wholesaler.

A personal trip to Africa sparked a new passion, shifting her focus to developing custom-designed African safaris; tailor-made programs for each guest, considering budget and interests, while continuing her supervisory work in the air department. Over 12 years, she escorted 24 FAM trips to Africa – experiences that hardly felt like work. When the company closed following the owner’s retirement, it marked the end of an unforgettable chapter.

In 2017, Angela joined the OTI family, which was contracted to serve as the air department for Scenic Cruises and Emerald Cruises – a transition that felt like a natural fit. Working in a high-pressure call center and booking hundreds of flights each month has been both demanding and deeply rewarding. From providing the initial quote to supporting guests through flight disruptions and everything in between, Angela and the Scenic Air Department team earned a reputation as the best in the business.  The team excels in complex itineraries, file management, attention to details and attentive service, resulting in very satisfied customers.

The contract with Scenic and Emerald concluded at the end of 2025, but Angela and the team at Fly OTI will continue doing what they do best – seamless flight arrangements with personal attention.

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Greg Panos

Senior Director

Operations

  • 30+ years of ticketing experience
  • Business and premium airfares
  • Seamless, stress-free travel planning

Second generation travel professional with over 30 years of experience. It is rumored his bedtime stories were write-ups from tour brochures.

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Greg Panos

Senior Director

Operations

He has extensive experience with complex flight plans, business and premium airfares and travel throughout Europe. Airlines fear him as he is constantly working to ensure travelers’ rights are protected before, during and after travel.

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Raymond Lee

Senior Ticketing Specialist

Ticketing

  • 15+ years of ticketing experience
  • Complex itineraries & disruption support
  • Trusted, detail-focused service

Ray joined the tourism industry in 2000 and has accumulated extensive experience in ticketing over the years.

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Raymond Lee

Senior Ticketing Specialist

Ticketing

After the COVID-19 pandemic, he returned to a familiar and comfortable role with FlyOTI as a Senior Ticketing Advisor. Ray specializes in handling complex itineraries, assisting clients with schedule changes, and maintaining strong relationships with airlines.
He finds great personal satisfaction in solving travel challenges for clients and is always striving to learn, grow, and further enhance his expertise in the industry.

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The OTI Difference

More Control. Better Air Options. Higher Commissions.

Unlike traditional cruise air programs that often issue tickets shortly before departure with limited flexibility, OTI gives travel advisors full control over their clients’ flights from the very beginning.

Our experienced air team works behind the scenes to secure better schedules, smarter routing, and stronger earnings on every booking.

Excellent commissions in Premium and Economy cabins
Book flights up to 11 months in advance
Best seats at optimal prices
Proactive schedule management
Unparalleled client satisfaction
Boutique-level personalized service
Expert multi-continent itineraries
Full flexibility for layovers
Pre/post cruise flight planning
Contracts with most major international carriers to access a wide range of global airfare options
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"Travel agents and cruise customers return to book with us because OTI is the best boutique air department in Canada."

What Our Partners Say

Testimonials

Trusted by travel professionals and their clients.

"Guest is so happy with the service/advice provided by Angela, and every time she calls to speak to us (Scenic) too, she will tell everyone what a great service she received from Scenic, and what a pleasure it is to talk to us.  "

Edward Scenic guest

"First of all, thank you for paying attention to detail while you are booking.  I know you are putting as much care into this as you would for yourself :) Once again, thank you for caring. "

Brian  Scenic guest

"Honestly the Air Department at Scenic/Emerald is one of the best – they really go out of their way to give you the best options in the included price and give you the other options and additional costs as well, so that clients can decide for themselves."

Elwyn Travel Agent

"Getting through to the cruise reservations team has been impossible. I have had to rely on Angela to help me, and she has been absolutely wonderful.... exemplary customer service focus and above-and-beyond support."

Angie Scenic guest

"Jessica, I was saddened to hear that your team will no longer be handling the flights for Scenic and Emerald. You were all outstanding and I greatly valued your services. It was peace of mind for me knowing that you looked after my client's flight arrangements both before and after departure. I could always rely on your expertise to come up with the best options"

Dani Travel Agent

"I have said many times, to many different people, that Scenic has the best air department in our industry. You prove it every day and you are truly part of why you are simply the BEST."

Jim Travel Agent

"Elaine said Scenic has the best air team going and you three are 'Gold'"

Tracy Scenic BDM

"Malisa, I am totally impressed with your assiduous attention to detail. It is very refreshing!!!"

Maria Travel Agent

"I want to extend the many, many, many kudos to you guys for your awesome expertise! You guys come up in many conversations on visits with our agents – you guys really are rock stars which they love working with thank you for making the flight process so easy!"

Tracy Scenic BDM

"I wanted to commend Angela at Scenic Travel for her outstanding professional service. She's incredibly knowledgeable and proactive, consistently offering great insights. Her response time is impressive, making every interaction a true pleasure. She's a delight to work with!"

Nadir Scenic guest

"Thank you so much Malisa. You & your team are truly a treasure to work with."

Karen Travel Agent

"It’s long been the worst kept secret. Our air department is industry best! Here is another example of taking a potentially tense situation and turning it into a customer service gold star moment"

Juna Scenic Sales Manager

"You gals in the air department are just FANTASTIC and on top of everything."

Anna Travel Agent

"Jessica, you have been so amazing and fantastic and efficient and...just plain irreplaceable."

Barb Travel Agent

"I have been so impressed with my dealings with Scenic and Emerald over the past couple of years that little glitches do not bother me at all. I have to say you have by far the best air department of any of our suppliers"

Paul Expedia Cruises

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can sign up as a travel agent?

Licensed travel agents working with a registered travel agency may apply to sign up. This includes agents booking leisure, corporate, group, or cruise travel.

What benefits do registered travel agents receive?

Registered travel agents gain access to consolidator airfares, support from experienced airfare specialists, and assistance with complex itineraries, group bookings, and ticketing solutions. Agents also receive support with airline schedule changes and irregular operations (IRROPs), helping manage rebookings and disruptions more efficiently when issues arise.

Can independent or home-based agents apply?

Yes, independent and home-based agents are welcome to apply provided they have valid credentials (IATA/TICO/CLIA).

Do I need an IATA or TICO number?

Yes, a valid IATA, TICO, or equivalent industry identifier is required to register and book with OTI.’

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