One 97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm, has announced significant strides in its travel segment. Driven by strategic partnerships and innovative travel solutions, Paytm is solidifying its position as a major player in the travel industry.
The company has partnered with leading global travel aggregators such as Skyscanner, Google Flights, and Wego, reinforcing its commitment to offering comprehensive and seamless travel services to customers, it informed in an exchange filing.
In Q4’24, Paytm maintained its upward trajectory in market share among OTAs, with flight bookings showing a notable year-on-year increase of 19%, surpassing the industry’s growth rate of around 3%. This growth is further underscored by a 15% year-on-year rise in international ticket bookings in April, showcasing Paytm Travel as the preferred destination for competitive prices and seamless services in travel bookings.
As the second-largest OTA in train bookings, Paytm continues to enhance customer experience with new features such as guaranteed seat assistance, and easy tatkal bookings, making train travel more convenient and accessible for all users. Paytm has also witnessed growing preference among travelers, including those from small cities and towns, for their commuting needs.
The recent New Distribution Capability (NDC) integration with Amadeus, featuring Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways as the first two airlines on NDCx and on-boarding of Eva Airways, marks a significant milestone. This integration offers artificial intelligence-powered capabilities, enhancing the booking experience by providing more tailored travel options and packages directly from the airlines.
To provide further selection to international flyers, Paytm Travel has also onboarded three new carriers including Cambodia Angkor Air, SalamAir, and FlyDubai.
The platform now hosts new bus operators including Mettur expanding its service offerings and providing more travel options to customers. The introduction of a Free Cancellation service has seen high growth in trains and buses, followed by flights, offering customers greater flexibility and peace of mind.
With these advancements, Paytm continues to revolutionise the travel industry by combining convenience, comprehensive solutions, and innovative features, thereby driving growth and expansion in the travel market.
