hi Shankar, make my trip is to an extent is largely inaccessible I felt. the platform fee is too high for expedia.
On Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM Shankar C <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, as I observed, almost all the travel apps like abi bus, mmt, ct, > ixpedia apps are manageable white bookings, unfortunately screen reader > users are unable to select desired seets. > > > On Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM Mujtaba Merchant <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Expedia: Travel, Hotel, Flight >> <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.expedia.bookings&hl=en_IN> >> >> >> >> That link will take you to the page for the application on the Google >> Play Store. Do check it out and share your thoughts around it’s >> accessibility. >> >> *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On >> Behalf Of *anirudh rao >> *Sent:* Friday, December 12, 2025 9:08 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AI] accessible travel booking options >> >> >> >> thanks for your inputs. >> >> I am an android and a windows user basically. >> >> well the inputs from other members would make this thread interesting and >> useful. >> >> >> >> On Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM Mujtaba Merchant <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Dear Anirudh, >> >> >> >> While I haven't used any travel booking applications recently, my last >> experience was with the Expedia iOS application. >> >> >> >> • Accessibility: My recollection is that the app was totally accessible >> with VoiceOver at that time for flight booking. All the key elements, >> fields, and buttons were well-labeled, allowing for independent navigation >> and transaction completion. >> >> • Caveat: They did charge a platform fee of around INR 250 per booking. >> >> • Current Status: Since my last use, the application has likely updated >> many times, and accessibility can fluctuate. While Expedia has a >> well-documented and strong commitment to digital accessibility (following >> WCAG 2.2 AA standards), it would be best to get an up-to-date test from a >> current user. >> >> >> >> Would any other members of AccessIndia please weigh in with their most >> recent experiences using popular booking platforms in India (e.g., >> MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Cleartrip, or the direct airline apps) with a screen >> reader like NVDA, JAWS, or TalkBack/VoiceOver? >> >> >> >> Best regards for your independent travels! >> >> >> >> *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On >> Behalf Of *anirudh rao >> *Sent:* Friday, December 12, 2025 8:37 PM >> *To:* accessindia <[email protected]> >> *Subject:* [AI] accessible travel booking options >> >> >> >> dear friends of access india, >> >> as mentioned in the subject line, I am interested to know which are the >> most accessible platforms for the blind in terms of screen reader >> compatibility. >> >> being a frequent traveller, I don't want to depend on anyone for my >> bookings. >> >> >> >> -- >> >> "every human is disabled because, none has got the wings to fly". >> Anirudh Rao >> your intellectual comrade. >> call/whatsapp me at 8277012082 >> join on Skype: anirudhrao3 >> if you just wish to be a facebook friend: >> click >> >> https://m.facebook.com/anirudh.rao.7731/about?lst=100005148125152%3A100005148125152%3A1563341090&refid=17 >> and send a request. >> Thank you >> Anirudh Rao. >> >> -- >> Disclaimer: >> 1. 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