Kampala, Uganda: MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, in partnership with Next Travel, today launched Travel by MoMo, a new digital travel booking platform designed to make air travel more accessible, convenient, and inclusive for Ugandans.
The solution enables customers to search, compare, and pay for flights directly from their mobile phones using MTN MoMo, eliminating many of the barriers traditionally associated with booking international travel. Through Travel by MoMo, customers can access global flight options, view prices in Uganda Shillings, and complete their bookings through a trusted and familiar payment platform.
Speaking at the launch, Phase Lubega, Managing Director MTN MoMo, said the platform reflects MTN MoMo’s commitment to building solutions that respond to the everyday needs of Ugandans.
“Travel by MoMo is a solution designed around the realities of Ugandan travelers. We recognised that many people still face challenges when booking flights, from navigating multiple websites to accessing suitable payment options. Through our partnership with Next Travel, we are simplifying that journey by enabling customers to search, compare, and pay for flights conveniently through a platform they already know and trust,” said Lubega.
Speaking on the platform's role in expanding access to travel, Chief Product Officer at MTN MoMo Uganda, Jemima Kariuki, said:
"At MTN MoMo, we believe everyone should have access to the opportunities that travel creates. By enabling flight bookings through MoMo, we are making travel more accessible to more Ugandans, including those who may not have access to credit cards but are active users of mobile money."
Travel by MoMo combines the convenience of digital booking with the assurance of local customer support, giving travelers access to assistance whenever they need it. The platform is designed to serve a wide range of customers, including business travelers, traders, professionals, students, families, and anyone seeking a simpler way to book flights.
The platform is powered by Next Travel, one of Uganda’s leading travel management companies, bringing together local travel expertise and customer support capabilities to deliver a seamless travel booking experience.
Commenting on the partnership, Jonathan Martin Kyeyo, Managing Director Next Travel, said:
“Travel today is about giving customers greater choice, convenience and confidence. Through our partnership with MTN MoMo, we have created a locally tailored solution that allows Ugandans to search, compare and book flights with ease. Backed by world class travel technology, Travel by MoMo connects customers to global travel opportunities through a platform designed around their everyday needs.”
To deliver a world-class booking experience, Travel by MoMo is enabled by Amadeus, one of the world’s leading travel technology providers whose solutions support airlines, travel companies, airports, and travel platforms across more than 190 countries. Through this technology, customers gain access to real-time global flight inventory, helping them compare and select travel options that best meet their needs.
The launch of Travel by MoMo marks another milestone in MTN MoMo’s journey of extending beyond payments to provide customers with solutions that simplify everyday life. By combining trusted digital payments, local support, and global travel technology, Travel by MoMo aims to make booking flights easier, faster, and more accessible than ever before.
Customers can access Travel by MoMo through the MTN MoMo app and begin searching, comparing, and booking flights in just a few simple steps.
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