Mumbai: MakeMyTrip
and Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today
announced a partnership to offer exclusive travel benefits during key long
weekends and peak holiday travel periods.
Travel is increasingly becoming
a year-round habit rather than an occasional indulgence with travellers opting
for more frequent, shorter getaways throughout the year. Long weekends, in
particular, have emerged as some of the popular travel peaks.
Built around India's long
weekend calendar, the programme is designed to offer recurring travel benefits
across multiple holiday periods throughout the year. The offering covers
domestic and international flights, hotels, holidays, tours and attractions,
buses and cabs on the MakeMyTrip platform, enabling travellers to make the most
of spontaneous or planned getaways.
For every eligible long
weekend, a dedicated booking window will open ahead of the holiday period,
giving customers access to exclusive benefits and offers across travel
categories.
Vinit Bajaj, Group Head –
Acquiring and Cards, Axis Bank, said, "Travel
continues to be a key focus area for us, as customers increasingly seek
meaningful experiences and greater value from their everyday spends. Long
weekends are great opportunities for travel and people are making the most of
it with short getaways throughout the year. Through our partnership with
MakeMyTrip, we are bringing timely and relevant benefits that make travel
planning more rewarding and accessible for our cardholders. This collaboration
further strengthens our commitment to delivering differentiated travel
experiences and enhancing the value our customers derive from their Axis Bank
Credit Cards."
Raj Rishi Singh, Chief
Operating Officer – Flights, Corporate, GCC & Marketing, MakeMyTrip,
said, “Marketing is increasingly building around the right moment, not just
the loudest voice. This partnership with Axis Bank reflects that shift, showing
up with real value exactly when the traveller is deciding, not just when we
want to be seen.”
As part of the offer, travellers
booking on MakeMyTrip and paying with an Axis Bank Credit Card will receive a
flat 10% instant discount on domestic flights (up to INR 1,800) and upto 15%
instant discount on domestic hotel bookings (up to INR 5,000). Similar benefits
will be available across international flights and hotels, buses, cabs, tours
and attractions. Holiday packages will be eligible for an additional 5% instant
discount with Axis Bank credit cards, over and above MakeMyTrip's existing
holiday offers, capped at INR 20,000*.
The offer will be available
at checkout on the MakeMyTrip platform, with applicable benefits and offer details
reflected on the payments page ahead of each long weekend.
*Full terms &
conditions, including minimum booking values, will be listed on the MakeMyTrip
app and website ahead of each go-live date.
|
Occasion |
Long
Weekend Dates |
|
Gandhi
Jayanti |
2 to 4 October
2026 |
|
Dussehra |
18 to 20 October 2026 |
|
Diwali |
7 to 9 November
2026 |
|
Christmas |
25 to 27 December 2026 |
|
New
Year |
1 to 3 January
2027 |
|
Republic Day |
24 to 26 January 2027 |
|
Holi |
20 to 22 March
2027 |
|
Good Friday |
26 to 28 March 2027 |