August 23 2023: Skyscanner, the leading global travel marketplace has announced the launch of its website and mobile web experience in Hindi.
The launch, in line with Skyscanner’s commitment to the India market, aims to provide travellers with a more localised and user-friendly experience. With this launch, Skyscanner will be available in 32 languages in over 52 countries, connecting travellers to more than 1200 trusted travel partners every month so they can find the best flight, hotel, or car hire deals. The addition of the Hindi language will also enable Skyscanner to connect with travellers in metro cities as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India more effectively.
Travellers visiting Skyscanner on desktop and mobile web will now be able to select Hindi as a language option. When travellers choose a flight option with a partner, they will automatically be redirected to the Hindi locale on the partner’s site if the language option was also available, thus making travel planning and booking more convenient for travellers opting for the Hindi language. The Skyscanner mobile app will also be updated with the Hindi language addition across Android and iOS platforms in conjunction with the launch.
Mohit Joshi, Skyscanner Travel Expert said “At Skyscanner, travellers are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that language should not be a barrier to explore the world. This is why we connect millions of travellers to trusted travel partners every month, catering to their needs in more than 32 different languages. Launching Skyscanner in Hindi reflects our focus on providing Indian travellers with exactly what they need to get out and explore the world.”
“Our data is reflecting how Indian travellers are increasingly searching online for travel deals and options in 2023, so we see the addition of the Hindi language as a crucial step in ensuring we are catering to the market. Travellers will now be able to access Skyscanner’s tools and features with Hindi as their language of choice, where they can search, plan, and book their trips with ease and confidence.”
Domestic and international Air travel showcasing a strong recovery and surpassing pre-covid levels, travel demand continues to increase at a steady pace. In fact, Skyscanner has seen the highest spike in search volume in 2023 since pre-pandemic of 2019 for both domestic and international destinations. Trending routes in August include:
Skyscanner currently works with local partners such as MakeMyTrip, Indigo, Goibibo, SpiceJet, Yatra, EaseMyTrip and Cleartrip.