Yatra for Business

Yatra for Business is a mobile travel solution designed specifically for business travelers. The app streamlines the process of booking travel arrangements, making it easier for users to manage their itineraries and expenses. Available for the Android platform, individuals can download Yatra for Business to access features tailored to corporate travel needs.

The app allows users to book flights and hotels at specially negotiated rates that are applicable to their organization. This feature not only provides cost savings but also ensures that users can find suitable travel options efficiently. Users can send travel requests to their approvers at any time, from anywhere, ensuring that necessary approvals are obtained swiftly. The app notifies approvers instantly, helping to avoid issues related to price increases or changes in availability.

For those in positions of authority, the app facilitates the approval process. Approvers can review travel requests submitted by their team members and either approve or reject them based on the information provided. This function includes an option for approvers to provide reasons for their decisions, enhancing communication and clarity within the organization.

Once a travel request has been approved, the booking process is simplified to a single tap, allowing for quick and efficient arrangements. Payments can be made using the organization's credit pool or business travel account (BTA) and corporate travel account (CTA) cards. This streamlined payment method reduces the time spent on financial transactions and ensures that bookings are confirmed without delay.

Yatra for Business also accommodates personal travel arrangements, enabling users to make bookings using the same corporate rates, provided this is permitted by their organization. This added flexibility allows employees to take advantage of favorable pricing while managing both personal and professional travel needs through a single platform.

In addition to flight and hotel bookings, users can request other travel-related services such as bus, train, car rentals, insurance, and visa arrangements through the app. These requests are managed offline, ensuring that all aspects of travel can be coordinated seamlessly.

The app's configuration settings allow a company’s travel department to establish specific business rules that govern travel arrangements. This includes setting preferences for preferred and blacklisted airlines and hotels, determining payment methods, and defining user roles such as traveler, travel arranger, approver, and administrator. Each role comes with distinct rights and responsibilities, facilitating a structured approach to managing corporate travel.

Travelers can book flights on various airlines, including Indigo, Jet Airways, Air India, Go Air, Air Vistara, Air Asia, SpiceJet, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Lufthansa, among others. This extensive selection ensures that users can find suitable travel options for both domestic and international destinations.

For hotel accommodations, Yatra for Business offers access to over 62,000 domestic and 500,000 international hotels. Users can choose from various categories, including business, corporate, budget, luxury, and resort hotels. This extensive range of options caters to diverse preferences and requirements for corporate stays.

Within the app, users can select meal preferences and additional baggage options during the booking process. They can also view detailed fare breakups and cancellation policies, allowing for informed decision-making before finalizing travel arrangements.

The app incorporates company travel policies into the booking flow, ensuring compliance with established guidelines. Options that fall outside the allowed parameters are highlighted separately, giving users the choice to submit requests for these out-of-bound options along with justifications. Ultimately, it is up to the approver to decide whether to accept or reject these requests.

The "My Trips" section provides users with access to all their travel itineraries and details for each trip. This feature enables users to submit modification and cancellation requests efficiently. If a request exceeds company limits, users must provide a reason, which will be shared with the approver, along with an estimation of the potential monetary loss if the request is granted.

Yatra for Business serves as a comprehensive tool for managing corporate travel, enabling organizations to optimize their travel expenditures while providing employees with a user-friendly platform for booking and managing travel arrangements. The app combines efficiency, flexibility, and compliance, making it a valuable asset for businesses looking to enhance their travel management processes.

For more information about this Business Travel solution, you can reach out to corpapps@yatra.com or visit www.yatra.com/corporatetravel.