Flight bookings by Uber

Uber  flight reservation app.

Whilst it describes itself as a ‘technology company’ Uber is universally known as a taxi operator, although in the UK you cannot hail an Uber car and must go through the (sometimes) purgatory of using a mobile phone to make a booking, even if standing next to your mode of transport.

Uber has now announced a flight reservation app in the UK, allowing customers to book flights straight through Uber’s travel feature.  Users will be able to book end-to-end travel for domestic and international trips with coaches, trains, planes and transfers, all available to pre-book via the Uber app. You can arrange a car hire at your destination.
 
According to Uber the new functionality strengthens its ambition to create a seamless door-to-door travel solution. Flights on Uber join existing transport options including Uber Rides, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, train journeys across the National Rail network, Eurostar and coach travel with National Express.

Joining the new scheme is Hopper Cloud, a B2B initiative including Price Freeze, Flight Disruption Guarantee, Cancel For Any Reason, Change for Any Reason and VIP Support.

Uber recently integrated bookings with Heathrow Express, allowing for seamless booking through the airport shuttle service, with journeys to the airport taking 15 minutes.  The new product rollout follows the launch of ‘Directions to pickup’ a feature that provides user-friendly maps and guides for those looking for Uber pickup points at some of the world’s busiest airports.  

To book a flight, Uber app users simply need to enter their travel details, including where they will be travelling to and from along with dates. Customers will then be able to select their departing and returning flights if a round trip. With major carriers, users will be able to select seats in the app and then pay, just as they would for any Uber service.

More details as Uber unveils them.

www.uber.com/gb/en/about/uber-offerings

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