Only one out of every six corporate travelers was a woman in 2024, with women making up around 15.8% of corporate flyers, according to MakeMyTrip.
MakeMyTrip’s corporate booking platform, myBiz, provided the data. It examined flight reservations from almost 3,000 businesses with more than 200 employees and a yearly travel budget of more than Rs 1 crore.
One Of Six Corporate Travelers Was a Woman in 2024
The largest percentage of female corporate travelers was in education sector (28%), followed by consulting (22%), and media and entertainment (25%), was in the education sector. As per the press release, “The sectoral analysis of corporate travellers provides deeper insights into the representation of women among corporate flyers. In 2024, the education sector recorded the highest share of women in corporate travel at 28 per cent, followed by media and entertainment (25 per cent), and consulting (22 per cent).”
The percentage of women in corporate travel was lower in sectors like manufacturing, chemicals, electronics, energy, textiles, and pharmaceuticals, at about 10%.
Bengaluru (17%), Delhi (18%), and Mumbai (nearly 19%) had the highest percentages of female corporate flyers among metro areas.
Other cities were Chennai and Pune (11%), Hyderabad (13%), and Kolkata and Ahmedabad (12%).
The most popular business travel routes for women were between Delhi and Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, and Mumbai and Bengaluru.
“By offering real-time insights and integrated travel solutions, we help enterprises make informed decisions that align with their workforce travel needs and policies.,” said Raj Rishi Singh, CMO and CBO-Corporate at MakeMyTrip.
MMT Launches Part Payment Option
MakeMyTrip launched a “Part Payment Option” in January for booking international flights, enabling users to confirm their reservations with just 10% to 40% of the total cost up front.
The remaining amount must be paid in full, without incurring additional fees, 45 days prior to the departure date or before the travel date, whichever comes first.
Depending on the airline, travel industry, and booking timeline, different upfront payments are needed.
The goal of the feature is to reduce financial strain, especially for large families and groups that might find it difficult to make full upfront payments.
Subject to fare regulations, passengers who choose to pay in installments may change their confirmed reservations after making the full payment.
When booking expensive international flights, families, couples, and single people are increasingly using this payment option.
