Kiwi.com IPO

Kiwi.com is an online travel platform that specializes in finding and booking complex flight itineraries by combining flights from different airlines, including low-cost carriers that don't typically appear together in searches. The company's proprietary algorithm can create multi-stop journeys using airlines that don't have partnerships with each other, often finding significantly cheaper routes than traditional booking sites.

What makes Kiwi.com unique is its 'virtual interlining' technology and its guarantee system that protects customers when they miss connections due to delays on self-connected flights. The company essentially acts as the connecting point between airlines that don't work together, handling rebooking and compensation when things go wrong. This has made Kiwi.com particularly popular among budget-conscious travelers and those willing to take more complex routes to save money, though it has also led to some customer service challenges when disruptions occur.