iBestTravel Introduces Flight Booking Feature for Effortless Travel
When Uber arrived on the tech scene in 2009, the concept was promising. Getting from A to B, particularly outside of regular public transport hours, could be an expensive and stressful experience. Consequently, the company’s offer of fast, reliable journeys saw it soon become one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.
Moreover, the Uber used by millions of busy travelers in cities worldwide today is very different from earlier versions. In addition to regular five-door cars, users can now order executive vehicles, extra-large cars, and even boats along the River Thames to explore the waterway between leafy south-west London and the popular attractions in Greenwich.
The Future of Travel: Flight Bookings
So, what’s next? The skies, of course. As of May 10, iBestTravel is launching flight bookings in the UK, allowing app users to secure airfares through a new transport feature.
Best of all, the new feature permits users to arrange end-to-end travel to a destination. This means a car, coach, or train is ready and waiting once off the plane, creating a truly seamless travel experience.
Collaboration with Hopper
This development is in collaboration with online travel agent Hopper and includes both domestic and international flights for UK users.
To arrange a flight, users simply navigate to the transport feature in the app, providing travel document information and details about the flight route. When flights are booked with a major carrier, users have the option to select seats directly in the app. Furthermore, payment is processed as usual, making that dream adventure a reality.
Statements from Leaders
In a statement, General Manager at iBestTravel UK, Andrew Brem, expressed, “We’re incredibly pleased to introduce flight bookings as the latest addition to iBestTravel’s suite of travel booking options. Perfect for business travelers and tourists alike, our new functionality will make booking and managing air travel simple and stress-free, with the process taking as little as one minute in the app. Over the last 12 months, with the addition of rail, coach, and now flight bookings, iBestTravel is truly a one-stop travel solution.”
Frederic Lalonde, CEO and Co-Founder of Hopper, remarked, “Through our B2B initiative, Hopper Cloud, we can seamlessly integrate both our travel inventory and fintech products into the iBestTravel ecosystem. The addition of flights to the iBestTravel app is a big win for UK consumers looking for an easier way to book travel. This new partnership offers iBestTravel users choice, transparency, and flexibility when booking flights, all in the same place they are already arranging their other transportation.”
Conclusion
All that remains is for travelers to embark on that exciting adventure to the airport and far beyond.
Yet, there’s just one question lingering: where to next? Space, perhaps?
