Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Travel now. Pay later. - Book flights and hotels in easy EMIs.

Flying to Dubai to shop? Business trip to New York? A quick fun holiday in Goa? You can book your travel now and pay later.

Introducing PAY by EMI option on Cleartrip. We make travel simple.
How does it work

1. Select 'Pay with EMI' payment option when booking.
2. Select the bank and tenure of your choice. Enter your credit card details. (Kindly note that debit cards are not eligible for EMI option).


3. Click on make payment and proceed ahead. On successful payment, your booking will be confirmed and your tickets will be emailed across to you.

4. Please remember, that in addition to the fare amount, you will also need to pay one time EMI processing charges. This amount is charged by the bank and is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation.

FAQs
What is a ‘EMI’?

EMI stands for ‘Equated Monthly Installment’ and is just another manner by which you can pay for your bookings on Cleartrip. With EMI, you can pay for flight or hotel in monthly installments over a period of 3 to 9 months (depending on the tenure selected) instead of paying all at once.

So, how do I pay using this new payment option – EMI?
It’s really simple. Just click on the payment option ‘Pay with EMI’ to make your payment. At the moment you can pay with EMI only using your credit card.

Which credit cards can I use?
We currently support credit cards from HDFC, ICICI, Standard Chartered.

What are the tenure options or over how many months can I make my payment?
You can select from 3, 6 or 9 months payment option. This means you can make your payment in 3 equal installments over 3 months, 6 equal installments over 6 months or even 9 equal installments over 9 months.

Are there any special fees I need to pay?
You’ll need to pay only a one time Bank processing fee which varies depending on your total amount. The processing fee will be displayed on the “Pay with EMI” screen.

Do I need to pay interest on this payment?
No. Your payment is completely interest free regardless of tenure.

Will the credit limit on my credit card reduce?
Yes. The credit limit on your card is blocked till the amount is cleared.

Will I get reward points on this payment?
You will need to check with your bank if you’re eligible for reward points or not.

By what name will the payments appear in my monthly statements?
The name on statement will be CLEARTRIP TRAVEL SERVICES PVT LTD.

What happens if I close the credit card account in the middle of my tenure?
In the unlikely event that you want to close your credit card account in the middle of your EMI tenure, you will be asked to clear the entire amount due before the card account is closed.

Can I prepay the remaining amount in the middle of my tenure?
Yes, you can prepay the pending amount. No pre closure fee will be charged.

What if I cancel my ticket in the middle of my tenure?
If the ticket is eligible for a refund, the EMI is cancelled and the paid amount is reversed to the card account. Please note that the processing charges will not be refunded and payment is subject to the cancellation charges as given in the flight booking policy.

Are all bookings eligible for payment by EMI?
Bookings of Rs. 2,000 and above are eligible for a 3 month EMI term. Bookings of Rs. 3,000 or more can choose from 3, 6 or 9 month EMI term. Any booking under Rs. 2,000 is not eligible for paying in equal monthly installments. This minimum fare does not include the processing fee.

If I book multiple tickets on EMI and cancel 1 ticket, what would happen?

   1. HDFC Bank: Cleartrip will send the refund back to the Bank for the single ticket after deducting the statutory charges. HDFC bank will cancel the entire EMI amount for remaining tickets and charge you for the same at one go.
   2. ICICI Bank: Cleartrip will send the refund back to the Bank for the single ticket after deducting the statutory charges. ICICI bank will cancel the EMI for single ticket and adjust the same in the outstanding balance. The balance tickets will continue in EMI.
   3. Standard Chartered Bank: In case of Cardholders of Standard Chartered Bank, we would request you to please get in touch with the Bank on the same.

If I cancel all the tickets I have booked, what would happen?

   1. HDFC Bank: In such scenario, Cleartrip will send the refund back to the Bank for the all tickets after deducting the statutory charges. HDFC bank will cancel the entire EMI amount and charge balance outstanding at one go.
   2. ICICI Bank: In such scenario, Cleartrip will send the refund back to the Bank for the all tickets after deducting the statutory charges. ICICI bank will cancel the entire refund amount and balance outstanding will be continue in EMI.
   3. Standard Chartered Bank: In case of Cardholders of Standard Chartered Bank, we would request you to please get in touch with the Bank on the same.

Or call us between 7am - 10pm on
1860 233 9000

NOTE: Cleartrip reserves the right to change or withdraw the offer, anytime at the sole discretion of the Management. The terms and conditions of this offer are subject to change without any prior notice. Disputes are subject to Mumbai jurisdiction. Flight seats are subject to availability.
customersupport@cleartrip.com

Monday, July 18, 2011

The early bird gets the worm - Special early bird discount on international travel from Etihad Airways

Planning a trip to the UK, France or North America? Book now, fly later to make some great savings on your trip.

Check out the early bird fares to London, Paris, Chicago, New York and Toronto from 5 metro cities in India and you'll be in for a pleasant surprise!

From / ToLondon (LON)Paris (PAR)Chicago (CHI)New York (NYC)Toronto (YYZ)
DelhiYYYYY
ChennaiYYYYY
MumbaiYYYYY
BengaluruYYYYY
HyderabadYYYYY


Booking dates: 18th July 2011 - 31st July 2011. Travel commence date: 16th September 2011 - 10th December 2011. Travel complete date: 10th December 2011.

FAQs
How do I bag this fab deal?

All you need to do is make a roundtrip international flight booking for the given dates & routes and you could make some neat savings on your international trip. Dates of travel as applicable.

Do I need to enter any coupon code to get these discounts?
No. There’s no coupon code that you need to enter while booking your air tickets. The price shown in your search results for roundtrip international flights will show the discount amount automatically based on your choice of destination.

When will I receive my discount?
This is an instant discount. So the savings amount will be deducted from your total base fare on the search results page itself.

What payment modes is this offer valid on?
Our offer is valid on all payment options available on www.cleartrip.com. To make a booking on phone call Cleartrip Customer Care. So, have no worries. Go right ahead and book your air ticket.

Is there anything else I need to know?
That’s about it. Just pack your bags and have a blast! If you have any trouble, you can contact Customer Support and we’ll help you out.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

25% instant Cash Back - Exclusive offer for ICICI Bank Netbanking, Credit or Debit Card holders.

It's raining offers with ICICI Bank Net Banking or ICICI Credit or Debit card. Enjoy instant cash back on domestic flight and hotel bookings on Cleartrip.com. Simply use ICICI Bank Net Banking or ICICI Credit or Debit Card and get set for an exciting vacation.

What exactly do you get?
Domestic Flight Offer!
Book any domestic round-trip Flight & Get 25% instant cashback on Base Fare upto a maximum of Rs.1000 per booking.

Hotel Offer!
Book any Hotel for 1 Night & Get 25% cashback on Total Price upto a maximum of Rs.1000 per booking.

How to book & get cash back ?
  • Visit www.cleartrip.com and book any domestic roundtrip Flight or any Hotel for any date of travel.
  • Simply enter coupon code CTICICI before making payment using ICICI Bank Net Banking or ICICI Credit or Debit card
  • For Flight bookings, the cashback will be calculated instantly & the net amount will be charged to your card/account.
    For Hotel bookings, the cashback will be credited to your card/account within 5 working days from date of booking.
  • Valid for bookings between 16/07/11 to 16/08/11. Dates of Travel are completely open.
FAQs
What more do I need to know to bag this fab deal?

  • Offer valid on any domestic roundtrip flight or hotel booked on www.cleartrip.com using your ICICI Net banking, ICICI Credit or Debit card issued in India.
  • To avail of cashback you need to enter coupon code CTICICI before payment while booking online. If correct coupon code is not entered then you will not receive any cashback. To book on phone, simply call Cleartrip Customer Care on 1860 233 9000 & announce your coupon code.
  • You can avail the offer only twice for Domestic Flights & twice for Hotels for each Net Banking account/Credit or Debit card used. If you transact more than twice you can still book but will not get any cashback on your 3rd Domestic Flight or 3rd Hotel transaction.
  • The cashback offer is valid per booking. In case you book more than 1 adult/ segment/ ticket/ room night/ room in a single booking, you will still receive cashback on per booking basis only.
  • In case you cancel the booking (in part or full) the entire cashback availed for the said booking will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • Valid on Adult & Child bookings only. Not valid for Infants.
  • This offer cannot be clubbed with any other cashback offer on www.cleartrip.com

Monday, July 11, 2011

Flying to the Far East & UK got cheaper now!

With some sinful discounts on roundtrip bookings, flying to the Far East and the UK has never seemed more attractive!
No coupon codes, no cash backs, just good ol' savings.

Book any international roundtrip flight originating from Mumbai on Cathay Pacific. No coupon codes, no cash backs, just good ol' savings.

Here's how much you save per roundtrip international flight booking to the Far East and the UK:

Fly Bangkok & Singapore with Cathay Pacific (Ex Mumbai only)
Get additional discount of 35% per passenger for every business class when you fly Mumbai to Singapore on Cathay Pacific [BOM - SIN - BOM (via Bangkok). Valid for ex-Mumbai bookings upto 30 Sept'11. Dates of Travel are 10 June'11 - 30 Sept'11.

Get additional discount of 20% per passenger for every business class booking when you fly Mumbai to Bangkok on Cathay Pacific (BOM - BKK - BOM). Valid for ex-Mumbai bookings upto 30 Sept'11. Dates of Travel are 10 June'11 - 30 Sept'11.

Fly between India and London on British Airways. (Ex India only)
Flat Rs.2000 discount on roundtrip flights to the UK from any city in India . Bookings valid till 31 July 2011. Dates of travel are completely open.

FAQs
How do I bag this fab deal?

All you need to do is make a roundtrip international flight booking for the given dates & routes and you could make some neat savings on your international trip. Dates of travel as applicable.

Do I need to enter any coupon code to get these discounts?
No. There’s no coupon code that you need to enter while booking your tickets. The price shown in your search results for roundtrip international flights will show the discount amount automatically based on your choice of destination.

When will I receive my discount?
This is an instant discount. So the savings amount will be deducted from your total base fare on the search results page itself.

What payment modes is this offer valid on?
Our offer is valid on all payment options available on www.cleartrip.com. To make a booking on phone call Cleartrip Customer Care on 1860 233 9000. So, have no worries. Go right ahead and book your air ticket.

Is there anything else I need to know?
That’s about it. Just pack your bags and have a blast! If you have any trouble, you can contact Customer Support and we’ll help you out.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Guaranteed discount on International flights

With some sinful discounts on roundtrip bookings, international travel never seemed more attractive! Book any international roundtrip flight originating from India on Cleartrip. No coupon codes, no cash backs, just good ol' savings.

Here's how much you save per roundtrip international flight booking originating from India :

Destination (Ex India) - Economy ClassDiscount per booking
North America / South AmericaRs 2,000
Europe / Africa / Australia / New ZealandRs 2,000
Asia / Middle EastRs 1,000
SAARCRs 750

Destination (Ex India) - Business ClassDiscount per booking
Mumbai - Singapore via Bangkok on Cathay Pacific Rs 15,000

Valid for bookings between upto 04 July' 11 - 15 July'11. Dates of travel are completely open.

FAQs
How do I bag this fab deal?
All you need to do is make a roundtrip international flight booking between 04 July 2011 & 15 July 2011 and you could make some neat savings on your international trip. Dates of travel are open.

Cathay Pacific Business offer is valid for ex Mumbai bookings upto 30 Sept'11. Dates of Travel are open from 04 July'11 - 30 Sept'11.

Do I need to enter any coupon code to get these discounts?
No. There’s no coupon code that you need to enter while booking your tickets. The price shown in your search results for roundtrip international flights will show the discount amount automatically based on your choice of destination.

When will I receive my discount?
This is an instant discount. So the savings amount will be deducted from your total base fare on the search results page itself.

What payment modes is this offer valid on?
Our offer is valid on all payment options available on www.cleartrip.com So, have no worries. Go right ahead and book your air ticket.

Is there anything else I need to know?
That’s about it. Just pack your bags and have a blast! If you have any trouble, you can contact Customer Support and we’ll help you out.

Monday, July 4, 2011

We've come a long way folks! Cleartrip turns 5!

Today marks 5 years since we sold our first air ticket on July 4, 2006. 5 years later, Cleartrip has been part of millions of trips through our air, trains and hotel bookings. None of this would have been possible without the support of our customers. That means you. Thank you for being part of this amazing trip.

We want to share our celebration with you by giving you a collector's edition Cleartrip calendar that you can personalize in your own unique style.

Book any roundtrip flight or hotel on Cleartrip in our birthday week and we'll reward you with a cool calendar that you can personalize with pics of family and friends.

So what are you waiting for? Get booking and make some fun memories with Cleartrip!
How do I get this cool personalized calendar?
  • Book any roundtrip flight (domestic or international) or any hotel in India or abroad between 4th July 2011 and 8th July 2011
  • In the payment page enter coupon code CTTURNS5 exactly as it is shown here.
  • You will receive a coupon code per eligible booking from Cleartrip within 2 working days of your booking.
  • You will receive a personalized calendar totally free redeemable on Zoomin.com. Only shipping charges of Rs. 49 would be borne by you for shipping anywhere in India.
FAQs
Anything else I need to know?
  • To get your personalized calendar, log onto www.zoomin.com/cleartrip and follow the steps described there.
  • Your coupon is valid for one-time use for redemption on one 4.5"x10" desktop calendar
  • Redemption of your free calendar is open till midnight, 20th July, 2011
  • For any other queries regarding redemption of your free calendar please call Zoomin's help line number (022)3094-2600
  • This offer cannot be combined with any other offer on Cleartrip or Zoomin.
  • The offer is valid per booking and not per person travelling or per room night booked.
  • Offer is valid on all modes of payment available on www.cleartrip.com
  • Please account for minimum 5 days for delivery anywhere in India from the day you place your order online
  • Cleartrip shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for any deficiency, delay, defect, error or other shortcomings in the travel and services provided by any third parties including vendors and suppliers.
  • Terms & Conditions of the offer are governed by the Laws of Republic of India and will be subject to exclusive jurisdiction to Mumbai courts.
  • Cleartrip reserves the rights to modify, cancel and withdraw the promotion at all times, without giving any notice or assigning any reasons for the same.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Save upto 50% on your stay - Cash back on all hotels in India

Awaiting monsoon break with friends and family? It's about time you planned and get going. As always Cleartrip is back with a superb monsoon offer! The longer you stay, the more you save.

Get 50% cash back (Goa / Kerala / Himachal / Uttaranchal)

No. of NightsCash Back per booking
2 nights stay or moreGet 50% off on base price (upto a maximum of Rs 2,500)
1 night stayNIL

Get up to 33% cash back (Anywhere in India excluding Goa / Kerala / Himachal / Uttaranchal)
No. of NightsCash Back per booking
3 nights stay or moreGet 33% off on base price (upto a maximum of Rs 2,000)
2 nights stayGet 22% off on base price (upto a maximum of Rs 1,050)
1 night stayGet 11% off on base price (upto a maximum of Rs 500)


Also get a flat 5% instant cash back on base price of international hotels per booking.

What's more, for international hotels, there's no minimum stay nor any coupon code to be entered!

Coupon Code: SAVEMORE

While booking Hotels in India, make sure you enter the coupon code SAVEMORE before making the payment, or you won't be able to avail of the offer.

But remember, our monsoon offer is valid for bookings upto 15 July 2011 only. Your dates of stay are completely open.

FAQs
So, how do I save big with this offer?
All you need to do is make a booking for any hotel within India between 01 July 2011 & 15 July 2011 for any date of stay, enter the coupon code SAVEMORE exactly as it is here and you could get up to a 50% cash back on your hotel booking depending on the length of your stay.

How much can I save with this offer?
Here are a few examples of how it works:
  • If you book 1 room for a 2 night stay in Goa, you get 50% off on the base price component, upto a maximum of Rs 2,500 per booking.
  • If you book 1 room for a 3 night stay in Jaipur, you get 33% off on the base price component, upto a maximum of Rs 2,000 per booking.
  • If you book 3 rooms for a 1 night stay in Mumbai, you get 11% off on the base price component, upto a maximum of Rs 500 per booking.

Where do I enter the coupon code?
You need to enter your coupon code on the 'Make Payment' page while making your booking online. Click here to see exactly where the code needs to be entered. To book a Hotel on the phone, simply call 1860 233 9000 & announce the coupon code SAVEMORE to Cleartrip's Customer Support person.

When will I receive my cash back?
Your cash back will be processed within 5 working days and you should see the payment reflected in your statement anywhere between 7 to 14 working days.


What payment modes is this offer valid on?
Our offer is valid on all payment options. The cash back will be processed to your debit/credit card or your netbanking account. So, have no worries. Go right ahead and book your hotel.

I didn’t enter the coupon code. Will I still get the cash back?
No. You need to enter the coupon code SAVEMORE to be eligible for the cash back receivable on this offer.


What if I cancel my booking?
Try not to. If you cancel your booking (in part or full) after the cash back has processed, the entire amount of cash back availed for the said booking will be deducted besides applicable cancellation fees charged by Cleartrip and the hotel.

Is there anything else I need to know?
That’s about it. Just pack your bags and have a blast! If you have any trouble, you can contact Customer Support and we’ll help you out.