EaseMyTrip introduces complimentary airport meals for travellers at three major Indian airports
New Delhi, December 24
Travellers flying out of New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Goa airports can now get a free meal before their flight. EaseMyTrip started this service to help passengers save time at the airport. According to an EaseMyTrip press release, this new facility is available through a partnership with Hoi, a platform that manages airport experiences.
The main goal of this project is to fix the problem of long lines at airport food courts. During busy times, people often wait for more than 30 minutes to get their food. By using this service, passengers can pick their meals ahead of time while they book their flight tickets. This allows travellers to plan their trip better and avoid the stress of rushing before boarding their planes.
After a person finishes booking a flight on the EaseMyTrip website, they go to the Hoi platform. There, they can choose which food shop they want to eat from and what specific dish they like. They also pick a time to collect their food. The system records the flight and passenger details so the meal is ready exactly when the traveller arrives at the counter.
Commenting on the initiative, Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder and CEO, EaseMyTrip, said, "Time spent at airports often involves multiple small decisions before boarding. This complimentary pre-ordered meal offering, introduced in collaboration with Hoi, is designed to simplify one such moment and make the experience feel more convenient. This initiative is part of our broader vision of building a unified travel ecosystem where services work together to make journeys smoother and more efficient."
This service is part of a plan to make travel easier for everyone. By removing the need to stand in line at kiosks, the company hopes to give passengers a more relaxed experience. The service focuses on practical solutions for people who travel frequently. It shows how technology can be used to help passengers start their journeys with less worry.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good step, but "complimentary" is a bit misleading, no? The cost is probably baked into something else. Still, if it saves me 30 minutes of standing in line with my family before a Goa flight, I'm all for it. Practical use of tech for Indian travel hassles.
Finally! Someone is thinking about the passenger's experience. Indian airports are getting better, but the food and beverage situation is always chaotic. Pre-booking is a simple, brilliant idea. Hope the food quality from the partner outlets is decent. 🤞
Interesting concept. I travel to Hyderabad often for work. If this works seamlessly, it would be a huge relief. My main concern is the execution - will the meal actually be ready on time? The Indian travel sector needs more such integrated solutions.
A respectful criticism: While this is great for flyers from these three cities, what about the rest of us? Tier-2 city airports also have long queues and limited options. EaseMyTrip should look at a pan-India rollout, not just the major metros. Jai Hind!
As a mother travelling with young kids, this is a blessing. No more worrying about hungry, cranky children while we wait in line. Being able to plan this detail in advance makes the whole journey less daunting. Thank you for thinking of families! 🙏
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