Fareportal appoints Michael Schmeltzer as SVP of Merchandising and Attachments

Travel technology company Fareportal today announced the appointment of Michael Schmeltzer to the newly created position of senior vice president of merchandising and attachments, based in the company’s New York City headquarters.

In the new role, Schmeltzer will drive growth of the online travel agency’s ancillary businesses, which include paid airline seats, prepaid baggage, hotels, and rental cars.

Prior to joining Fareportal, Schmeltzer led the merger of US Airways Vacations and American Airlines Vacations. He also brings a wide range of experience from Honda Motors, Rosenbluth International, American Express, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, and US Airways.

“We are pleased to welcome Michael Schmeltzer to our senior management team,” said Sam S. Jain, founder and CEO of Fareportal. “His proven success in the travel agency business is sure to give us a new focus on the growth of our ancillary business. I am confident that his background and experience with add-on products will help us maximize our potential in this area of business.”

Schmeltzer has an MBA from Georgetown University and a BA in history from the University of Michigan.