Riya Group and Air India Express partner for easy visa applications, BA

In a move to simplify the travel booking process for international flyers, Riya Group, a leading global travel enterprise, has joined forces with Air India Express. This strategic partnership will integrate Riya’s comprehensive visa services directly into Air India Express’s website.

This innovative solution will allow passengers to seamlessly apply for visas to their chosen destinations during the flight booking process itself. Travellers will benefit from a one-stop approach, eliminating the need to navigate multiple websites for booking flights and applying for visas.

Nitin John, Vice Chairman of Riya Group said, “Visa has been one of our most promising and fast-growing verticals. Even before Riya Group pioneered holistic solutions for travel partners, we offered extensive visa services to appease the growing demands in the 80s. Today, through this alliance with the esteemed Air India Express, we are excited to expand our reach and enhance traveller’s experience even before their trip begins. This strategic collaboration aims to curb the prevailing challenges a passenger undergoes in planning their journey. Hence, this integration of comprehensive visa services directly on the airline’s website is our progressive step towards easing a traveller’s visa processing experience.”

This customer-centric alliance promises to revolutionise the pre-travel experience. By combining Air India Express’s flight booking platform with Riya’s visa expertise, travellers can now browse flights, apply for visas and streamline their travel planning all in one place. This marks a significant step forward in convenience and ease for international travellers.Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer, of Air India Express said, “At Air India Express, we are unwavering in our dedication to optimising the travel experience for our valued guests. The introduction of our new Visa Services effectively eliminates the longstanding challenges associated with the often-arduous visa application process. By leveraging this innovative platform, travellers can now navigate a streamlined and efficient system, minimising wait times and eliminating the need for physically visiting visa application centres.”