Goibibo announces new feature for student travellers: All the details

Goibibo has unveiled a new feature called the Student goPass. The feature is aimed to cater to the unique needs of the vast student population in India. The Student goPass feature gives students a chance to travel on a budget but with certain terms and conditions applicable. As per the company,it plans to offer affordable propositions across various travel categories like domestic hotels, flights, buses, and international hotels and flights.

Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Goibibo said “India has a student population of over 15 crores, a large portion of whom migrate within the country and internationally for education, creating a need for affordable and reliable travel options. The Student goPass is designed to facilitate various aspects of student travel, from visiting home during breaks and festivals to embarking on educational journeys like competitive exams, internships, and international studies.Goibibo’s Student goPass addresses these needs, and empowers students to explore, learn, and grow while keeping the travel expenses economical.”
How does the feature help students?With this goPass, in the domestic segment, students can avail a flat 25% discount (up to Rs 2,000) on domestic hotel bookings; a discount of Rs 600 on already discounted student special fares on flights; a complete waiver on convenience fees for train bookings amongst other offers. International travel is covered, with discounts of flat 5% up to Rs 5,000 on flights and flat 20% up to Rs 3,000 on hotels. As is the case with most travel deals offered, there are certain terms and conditions that will apply for students to avail of the benefits.