Cleartrip Launches India's Most Competitive International Travel Product

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, July 25, 2008 -- (Business Wire India)

Cleartrip, India's favorite travel portal, announced the launch of its international air product today, which through its unique partnerships with ITA and Abacus creates a first for the India travel market.

“Cleartrip’s products have always embodied simplicity, elegance and sophistication and our new flight search raises the bar. We’re using the world’s most sophisticated search algorithms to ensure that customers have access to the widest selection of affordable flights. With hundreds of flights to choose from, Cleartrip gives customers complete control, empowering them to slice and dice results any way they like, making it simple to pick the perfect flight “stated Hrush Bhatt, Founder and Director- Product & Strategy .

With the launch of Cleartrip’s international air product customers can now choose from the largest selection of direct and indirect flights to any destination worldwide from India. The intuitive user interface and simple navigation a unique differentiator in all Cleartrip products, provides customers the ability to customize any search parameter based on a variety of options ranging from price to frequency and airport lay overs.

Uniquely Cleartrip is the only international product today in the market place that allows customers the flexibility to book same day returns (ideal for trips to Dubai and the near east), last minute bookings upto 48hrs before departure.

Cleartrip has also responded to customer’s requests for multiple methods of payment. Customers will soon be able to make part payment using their credit cards and the remaining payment using any of the following options - EMI, Cheque, Bank Draft, Bank Transfer, another Credit Card, Debit Card or Cash.

Speaking about this new product, Stuart Crighton, CEO – Cleartrip.com said, providing customers with the most effective way to search and buy travel is the definitive goal of Cleartrip. With the launch of our International Air product I am confident that all customers will enjoy the benefits of a competitively priced and fundamentally useful addition to the expanding suite of Cleartrip products.

About Cleartrip.com

Cleartrip was launched in July 2006 and is one of the leading OTAs in India with 35% market share. Cleartrip is very customer oriented and offers convenience, choice without confusion, multiple payment options, competitive prices, exclusive destination information and unparalleled customer support. Cleartrip is built on the promise of providing a reliable, simple and responsible service by offering comprehensive products with competitive pricing, with the mission to making travel simple for the consumer.

Through the Cleartrip online website, leisure and business travelers can compare prices and purchase air and hotel products. The current range of products offered by Cleartrip includes search and booking for domestic Indian flights, search and booking for over 3500 domestic hotels and 55,000 international hotels, holiday packages, mobile services for travel, and global destination guides.

Headquartered at Mumbai, Cleartrip has projected a turnover of Rs 1200 Cr. (USD 300 Million) in current fiscal 2008-2009.Cleartrip.com has over 350 employees on board and offers 24x7 customer service