Yes, it's not completely accessible, but still we can manage to search for
flights,hotels,and buses.

I understand that There is a challenge in selecting the arrival and
departure dates as well.

On Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM Mujtaba Merchant <[email protected]> wrote:

> So this is something I already warned you about, the platform Fee. I am
> assuming that you were able to download and install the Xpedia application
> on your android phone. Can you validate the accessibility of the
> application on android please?
>
>
>
> *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On
> Behalf Of *anirudh rao
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 14, 2025 2:36 PM
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Subject:* Re: [AI] accessible travel booking options
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
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