Travel in Motion integrates TailWind Consulting, a leading consultancy in Revenue Accounting and BPO, to accelerate growth in Modern Airline Retailing
Zurich, Switzerland – 15 May 2025: Travel in Motion (TiM), a leading consultancy powering the airline industry’s shift to Modern Airline Retailing, has today announced it is integrating TailWind Consulting. Through this strategic transaction, TiM is further expanding its footprint as a trusted consulting partner driving the transition of the airline industry to Modern Airline Retailing.
Joachim Zintl, founder and CEO of TailWind Consulting, will become a Partner in TiM – deepening the firm’s expertise in revenue accounting and order settlement.
The move signals a new phase of growth for Travel in Motion and its partner Oystin Advisory as they broaden their capabilities to meet the growing demand for holistic consultancy in modern airline retailing.
Based in France, Joachim founded and led TailWind Consulting since 2017. With nearly 40 years in the airline and travel industry, he has worked globally across major implementation and advisory projects for leading carriers and technology providers. His background includes leadership roles at Amadeus, Lufthansa Systems and Eurowings.
Joachim Zintl, Partner at Travel in Motion, said: “The airline industry is experiencing its biggest transition in decades. That is why I’m proud to bring my experience in revenue accounting and order settlement into a team that’s already setting the pace across airline distribution and retailing. Together, we’re building a consultancy with the capability to support carriers of all sizes, in all markets and across all domains.”
Daniel Friedli, CEO of Travel in Motion, added: “Airlines need expert guidance to make modern retailing a reality. With Joachim on the team, we’re positioned better than ever to deliver exactly that. Joachim’s decades of experience across finance, IT and distribution – coupled with his strong industry reputation – make him an ideal partner as we scale to meet the needs of a rapidly changing industry.”
In his new role, Joachim will lead the development of TiM’s revenue accounting, settlement and related financial practices, such as payment reconciliation, helping airlines transitioning away from legacy systems and align with modern processes. His expertise will expand the consultancy’s ability to support airlines across every aspect of their commercial stack – from driving airline commercial and IT strategies to developing and implementing the digital retail environment to enable NDC, Offers and Orders.
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About Travel in Motion (TiM)
Travel in Motion (TiM) is a leading consultancy that focuses on airline digital retailing and distribution, Offer and Order transition, NDC, PSS transformation, airline disruption management, revenue management and customer experience. With around 40 active clients across the globe, the consultancy advises a wide spectrum of the travel industry – from national carriers and LCCs to PSS vendors, start-ups and global IT providers.
In partnership with Oystin Advisory, TiM has delivered complex transformation programmes across all continents, executing a holistic distribution approach. The joint team facilitates industry discussions, authors strategic insights and supports clients through workshops, long-term engagements and delivery partnerships. For more information, visit https://travelinmotion.ch.
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