Question 1

Do I need to work for an airline to qualify for interline cruise rates?

Accepted Answer

No — interline cruise rates extend well beyond commercial airline employees. In addition to passenger airline staff, eligible employers typically include FedEx, UPS, and DHL employees; air traffic controllers (NATCA); FAA and TSA employees; GDS employees (Sabre, Amadeus, Worldspan); Amtrak employees; cruise line employees; and ALPA members. Retired employees of these organizations often qualify too. Eligibility varies by cruise line, so contact KTE Interliner to confirm your specific situation before booking.

Question 2

Do FedEx, UPS, or DHL employees qualify for interline cruise rates?

Accepted Answer

Yes — most major cruise lines extend interline cruise rates to FedEx, UPS, and DHL employees just as they do to commercial airline employees. Lines that include cargo carrier employees include Celebrity, MSC Cruises, Norwegian, Cunard, Carnival, Oceania, Holland America (flight crew, not drivers), and many others. One important exception: Disney Cruise Line does not offer interline rates to cargo or freight airline employees. KTE Interliner will confirm your eligibility for any specific cruise line and sailing before you book.

Question 3

I work for FedEx / UPS / DHL — what documentation do I need?

Accepted Answer

You will need a valid company ID card from your employer. At the time of booking and when checking in at the pier, the cruise line will require proof of your employment. A current employee ID badge is the standard accepted document. Retired cargo carrier employees may need a retiree ID or letter on company letterhead confirming retirement status. KTE Interliner will guide you through the documentation process as part of the booking experience.

Question 4

Can my family members cruise at the interline rate if I work for FedEx, UPS, or DHL?

Accepted Answer

In most cases yes. Interline rates for cargo carrier employees typically extend to a spouse or domestic partner and dependent children, similar to airline employee benefits. The specifics vary by cruise line — some require the employee to be traveling in the same stateroom, while others allow family members to travel independently. Contact KTE Interliner for details specific to your cruise line and sailing.

Question 5

Are there any cruise lines that do NOT offer interline rates to cargo carrier employees?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Disney Cruise Line does not extend interline rates to employees of cargo or overnight freight airlines including FedEx, UPS, and DHL. Holland America excludes UPS drivers specifically, though UPS flight crew are eligible. Eligibility policies can change, so KTE Interliner always verifies current eligibility before confirming any booking.

Question 6

What is an interline cruise rate?

Accepted Answer

An interline cruise rate is a specially discounted fare that cruise lines offer exclusively to airline employees and their eligible family members. These rates — available through specialists like KTE Interliner — can be 40-70% below what the general public pays. KTE Interliner is affiliated with Interliner, one of the leading host agencies for interline travel.

Question 7

Who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

Active airline employees, retirees with retained benefits, and their immediate family members. Requirements vary by cruise line.

Question 8

Which airlines are eligible?

Accepted Answer

Interline cruise rates are available to employees of commercial passenger airlines including American, Delta, United, Alaska, Southwest, JetBlue, and many international carriers. Eligibility also extends to cargo carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL), air traffic controllers (NATCA), FAA employees, GDS employees (Sabre, Amadeus, Worldspan), Amtrak employees, and cruise line employees. Contact KTE Interliner to confirm eligibility for your specific employer.

Question 9

How much can I save?

Accepted Answer

Typically 40–70% off public rates. We've seen families save $2,000–$5,000+ on a single sailing.

Question 10

Is there a booking fee?

Accepted Answer

There are no booking fees for airline employees. KTE Interliner's compensation comes from the cruise lines, not from you.

Question 11

Do rates include gratuities and port fees?

Accepted Answer

Interline rates cover the base fare. Port fees, taxes, and gratuities are additional — we always show you the full cost before you book.

Question 12

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/KTEInterliner to see live interline cruise rates as they are posted, then contact us via book.interliner.com to get a personalized quote. We'll confirm your airline eligibility and find the best available interline rate for your travel dates.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book?

Accepted Answer

3–6 months for popular sailings. Last-minute deals do appear — follow our Facebook group.

Question 14

Can I book for my spouse and children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Interline rates typically extend to your spouse and dependent children.

Question 15

Is KTE Interliner affiliated with Travel Leaders?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KTE Interliner is affiliated with Interliner, a Travel Leaders host agency. Todd Edmundson is a verified Travel Leaders agent with 22 five-star client reviews publicly posted at travelleaders.com/agent/111776.

Question 16

What makes Todd Edmundson qualified to book interline cruise rates?

Accepted Answer

Todd has 15+ years of exclusive focus on interline cruise rates, has facilitated over 1,000 interline cruise bookings, was named a 2024 Top 100 Travel Advisor, and holds Virgin Voyages Gold Tier First Mate certification. As founder of KTE Interliner and an IC affiliated with Interliner, he leads a team of specialist advisors and manages the KTE Interliner Facebook community.

Question 17

Which cruise lines offer interline rates?

Accepted Answer

Royal Caribbean, MSC, Holland America, Princess, Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian, Virgin Voyages, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Explora Journeys, and more.

Question 18

Are rates available on all sailings?

Accepted Answer

Not always — interline inventory varies and is subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply.

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