One97 Communications, the owner of financial technology company Paytm, on Wednesday announced a partnership with Amadeus to integrate the travel technology company’s search, booking and payment platform over the next three years.
Amadeus’ distribution capabilities will help Paytm deliver the right results, the fintech company said. “Paytm will offer personalized advice and competitive pricing to deliver a world-class experience to its users through Amadeus,” he said.
Through the Amadeus application programming interface (API), Paytm users will have access to global flight options. The API will allow users to find flight deals that they can book on the Paytm app.
It will provide users with access to travel content, including that of global distribution systems, low-cost carriers, hotels, and others. The agreement with Amadeus will enable Paytm to offer a Passenger Name Record (PNR) solution in partnership with Indian carriers.
“The partnership between Paytm and Amadeus is perfectly aligned with our vision to enhance the customer experience. It will revolutionize the travel experience for users by improving efficiency and scalability through the use of innovative technologies,” said Vikash Jalan, Chief Business Officer, Paytm Travel.
Passengers will have access to Unified Payment Interface (UPI), Paytm Wallet and Postpaid. “In a world where disruption can affect travelers at any time, maintaining a flexible and reliable travel system is paramount. Our deep understanding of these unique requirements has made We are partnering with Paytm and offer them next generation, enterprise and comprehensive solutions,” said Ramona Bohwongprasert, Executive Vice President, Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, APAC Inside Sales. & introduction, Amadeus.
