Making Every Long Weekend More Rewarding: MakeMyTrip and Axis Bank Launch Exclusive Travel Benefits Through March 2027
MakeMyTrip and Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, today announced a partnership to offer exclusive travel benefits during key long weekends and peak holiday travel periods.
Key Highlights
- Partnership: Axis Bank credit cardholders get exclusive travel benefits when booking via MakeMyTrip.
- Focus: Long weekends and peak holiday periods through March 2027.
- Coverage: Domestic & international flights, hotels, holiday packages, tours, attractions, buses, and cabs.
Benefits
- Domestic Flights: Flat 10% instant discount (up to ₹1,800).
- Domestic Hotels: Up to 15% instant discount (capped at ₹5,000).
- Holiday Packages: Extra 5% discount (up to ₹20,000), over existing offers.
- Other Categories: Similar benefits across international flights, hotels, buses, cabs, tours, and attractions.
Applicable Long Weekends
- Gandhi Jayanti: 2–4 Oct 2026
- Dussehra: 18–20 Oct 2026
- Diwali: 7–9 Nov 2026
- Christmas: 25–27 Dec 2026
- New Year: 1–3 Jan 2027
- Republic Day: 24–26 Jan 2027
- Holi: 20–22 Mar 2027
- Good Friday: 26–28 Mar 2027
Strategic Angle
- Reflects the trend of frequent short getaways rather than occasional big trips.
- Axis Bank strengthens its positioning in travel-focused credit card benefits, while MakeMyTrip leverages timely offers to capture spontaneous bookings.
This collaboration is a smart play on moment marketing—showing up with value exactly when travelers are ready to book.
