Indian offers net ticketing through internet banking

New Delhi, Apr 26: Passengers flying the domestic carrier, Indian will now have the option of paying for their tickets through a fully secured internet banking system.

The airline today said they have introduced an integrated internet banking solution by way of net ticketing through internet banking.

This new feature will enable passengers who have net banking accounts with State Bank of India and Union Bank of India and have the option of making payments for their net ticket through net banking.

The fliers would thus be able to pay for their net ticket on-line, directly through their bank account. Some of the other banks that are likely to be brought into the ambit of this facility are Punjab National Bank, HDFC, Citibank and ABN Amro.

The airline already offers the facility of paying for a net ticket through credit card.

After logging on to www.indianairlines.in, the passenger makes his reservation on Indian, and gets the payment options -- through credit card or through internet banking. In case of the latter, he has to specify his choice of the bank where he is an account holder after which, he is seamlessly taken to the bank's website where he accesses his account on-line and makes the payment.

Once this process is completed, he is brought back to the Indian website.

In case of a cancellation and refund, the passenger should send an on-line request only, through the airline's website.

UNI