EaseMyTrip CEO Addresses Maldives Booking Controversy, Reaffirms Nationalistic Stance

EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti responds to the controversy over the resumption of Maldives bookings, confirming some occurred between May 16-26 but were swiftly removed. Pitti reasserts the company's nationalistic approach and criticizes other travel portals for continuous Maldives promotions despite the company's previous stance against the destination.

EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti has addressed the recent controversy regarding the resumption of Maldives flight bookings on their platform. He acknowledged that some bookings took place between May 16 and May 26 but were promptly removed. This statement came after Kerala Congress raised questions on social media platform X about the company's earlier decision to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi by removing Maldives from their listings.

Pitti emphasized that EaseMyTrip's 'nationalistic approach will never change,' countering allegations of reversing their boycott. He pointed out that other 'Chinese-owned travel portals' have continued promoting Maldives without any interruptions, urging critics to consider why only EaseMyTrip was under scrutiny.

'We've been serving for the last 16 years without any foreign investments. Yes, you're right, nothing is permanent -- the money will come and go. But our nationalistic approach will never change,' Pitti stated. He reiterated that despite recent screenshots of available bookings, the company remains committed to its principles and its decision made back in January following derogatory comments from Maldivian ministers about PM Modi.

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