Air India Express, an Indian low-cost airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of India’s largest international airline Air India, has launched a new platform where travellers can book their entire vacation, including flights, accommodation, transport and activities, in one place.
According to a press statement by Air India, the new platform ‘Xpress Holidays’ has been developed in collaboration with MakeMyTrip that will offer exclusive deals, through the airline’s website.
AI says that extended offerings of ‘Xpress Holidays’ include access to end-to-end holiday packages, including cab pick-ups, sightseeing tours and experiences.
‘Xpress Holidays’ can be accessed from the Product and Services section on the Air India Express website and features fab deals on specially curated packages, the statement adds.
AI says that the partnership with MakeMyTrip enables a variety of attractive packages to cater to different travel preferences. For those seeking international adventures, the ‘Dubai Super Saver Holiday package’ starting from INR 44,357 per person is available for a memorable 4-night, 5-day experience, inclusive of round-trip flights, visa, accommodation, sightseeing tours, and selected meals.
“We are delighted to extend the services on our website and mobile app to be a one-stop solution for all travel needs. With the launch of the all-encompassing ‘Xpress Holidays’, powered by MakeMyTrip, we are also enabling exclusive curated offers on flights and accommodations across India and our key international destinations, including airport transfers and guided tours,” says Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India Express.
“This partnership with Air India Express combines our collective strengths to make every travel booking experience seamless and comprehensive. We are excited to bring our bouquet of holiday packages and exclusive deals for Air India Express patrons to personalise and book alongside their flight tickets, backed by the MakeMyTrip fulfilment promise,” says Saujanya Shrivastava, Chief Operating Officer – Flights, Holidays and Gulf at MakeMyTrip.
The statement adds that as part of this collaboration, MakeMyTrip will also host ‘Xpress Holidays’ on the holidays package page on the MakeMyTrip website, displaying curated deals with Air India Express flights.
With the introduction of this service, Air India Express says it aims to offer a smarter and more personalised travel experience.