MakeMyTrip & Axis Bank: Kamao Udte Udte!

Frequent flyers in India have a new reason to smile.

Leading travel platform MakeMyTrip has partnered with Axis Bank to launch a co-branded travel credit card designed specifically for travelers who spend regularly on flights and hotels.

The headline benefit is compelling: 6× reward points on flight and hotel bookings, effectively turning routine business trips into meaningful travel savings.

For frequent corporate travelers, this means that every flight booking, hotel stay, or travel-related purchase can accumulate reward points that translate into future travel benefits—discounts, upgrades, or free bookings.

The timing of the launch reflects a much larger trend.

India’s travel fintech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with the sector projected to reach $15 billion by 2027, according to India Brand Equity Foundation.

Travel platforms are increasingly integrating payments, loyalty programs, and financial services directly into the booking experience. Instead of simply selling tickets or hotel rooms, travel companies are becoming part of a broader financial ecosystem that rewards mobility.

For business travelers constantly on the move—between conferences, client meetings, and corporate events—these financial tools create tangible value from everyday travel spending.

It also reflects a growing shift in corporate travel behavior: payments and rewards are now integral parts of travel strategy.

B2B Takeaway

Fintech is rapidly becoming a key pillar of modern travel ecosystems. Travel companies should explore partnerships with banks and financial institutions to create co-branded payment solutions, corporate credit lines, and reward-driven booking platforms. These tools not only improve customer loyalty but also encourage clients to consolidate travel spending within a single platform.

Sources:     RBI, CAPA, ONDC, KPMG, Deloitte, Gartner, IBEF