- Global transportation platform Omio expands Omio Flex, a
flexible cancellation policy which allows travelers to cancel for
any reason - no questions asked, no documentation required
- Omio Flex is available for train, bus, and ferry ticket
holders
- Customers can receive up to 80% of the ticket price if
cancellation is needed
- The expansion is possible through Omio's partnership with
insurtech Companjon
BERLIN and DUBLIN, Aug. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omio, the leading global
platform for booking trains, planes, buses, and ferries, today
announces its expansion of Omio Flex, which provides the ability to
cancel journey tickets. Omio Flex will now allow train, bus, and
ferry ticket holders the opportunity to cancel their journeys for
any reason up to two hours before departure. In the event of
cancellation, the customer will receive a payment of up to 80% of
the purchased fare.
Available to users located in EEA countries, Omio customers can
avail of Omio Flex by selecting the fare at check-out or adding it
to their booking on the Ticket Configurations page. If they later
decide not to travel, they can visit the "Manage Your Booking" page
and cancel the ticket. The compensation is paid directly to the
customer by Omio.
The expansion of Omio Flex is possible through Omio's
partnership with leading insurtech Companjon, who will serve as
risk carrier, underwriter, and policy manager for the 'cancel for
any reason' solution, integrating its advanced technology into
Omio's booking platform and ensuring a seamless customer experience
for Omio users.
Omio, President B2C Europe,
Veronica Diquattro, said "At
Omio, our goal is to offer seamless, convenient, and multimodal
travel experiences to people worldwide. Our collaboration with
Campanjon marks a major achievement as we focus on providing
unmatched flexibility and convenience to our customers. Looking
ahead, we plan to work closely with Companjon to improve Omio Flex
by leveraging their advanced technology and valuable data insights
to address the evolving demands of our users."
Companjon CEO, Matthias
Naumann, said: "We are delighted to be Omio's
trusted partner in helping enhance their customer experience
internationally, by enabling full flexibility with our unmatched
Cancel For ANY Reason solution. Omio Flex aligns with customer
expectations and raises the standard of transportation services
overall. We applaud Omio for their customer-centricity and look
forward to our continued collaboration on Omio Flex, including the
personalization of journey protection for every Omio user around
the world."
Companjon, established in 2020, seeks to change the way people
think about insurance. The company has experienced rapid growth
over the last year, launching a variety of modernized and
parametric insurtech solutions with globally recognized brands in
the events and entertainment, mobility, e-commerce, and fintech
sectors. Its unparalleled solution design leverages the latest
technology, like machine learning and artificial intelligence, to
delight its business partners' customers across 32 countries in
Europe and North America.
About Omio
Since its foundation in 2013, the Omio Group has been helping
its customers discover new ways of travelling. Thanks to its two
interconnected platforms, Omio and Rome2Rio, Omio is the world's
leading travel platform for searching, comparing, and booking. Omio
B2B Partnership is servicing OTA's and mobility
providers with tailored business solutions. Omio supports its
customers in their desire to explore Europe, the United
States, and Canada by
train, bus, flight, and ferry. Omio collaborates with over 1,000
transportation providers; customers can book in 21 languages and
pay in 26 foreign currencies. Over the past decade, the Omio Group
has sold more than 40 million tickets. The Omio Group employs over
400 staff from more than 50 countries and maintains offices in
Berlin, Prague, Melbourne, and London. The Omio Group offers its customers
journeys that move them.
omio.com
About Companjon
Companjon is a leading B2B2C insurtech start-up specializing in
fully digital, AI-driven embedded insurance. Its modern, end-to-end
insurance solutions enable companies to delight their customers and
drive more business value from stronger brand loyalty and new
ancillary revenue opportunities. Companjon designs, builds, and
underwrites its dynamically priced solutions on a 100% cloud-based
platform capable of issuing 32,000 policies per second, integrating
API gateways easily, and leveraging the latest advanced technology.
It has been recognized as one of the World's Top Insurtech
Companies 2024 by CNBC and one of the world's most innovative
insurtechs by FinTech Global for three consecutive years
(2021-2023).
Companjon seeks to change the way people think about insurance
by creating seamless and positive experiences when things don't go
as planned: being right there when 'life' happens. The company is
registered in Ireland and
regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
www.companjon.com
Media Contact: Amadeus Thuener, amadeus@opnrs.com, +49 (0)176
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