EaseMyTrip Founder and Chairman Nishant Pitti has raised serious concerns over Chinese ownership in popular travel platforms, warning that such companies may be accessing sensitive Indian passport data.
He called this a national security issue, not just a business matter.
In a post on X, Pitti questioned whether travellers are booking through platforms aligned with India or controlled by foreign regimes hostile to the country.
He tagged key government bodies, including @PMOIndia and @MEAIndia, urging scrutiny.
“Some popular travel apps, with significant Chinese ownership, may be accessing Indian passport data. This isn’t just about business – it’s a national security issue,” Pitti posted.
Proud of the stand @rikantpitti and @EaseMyTrip have consistently taken.
Before booking your travel, ask – is the platform truly aligned with Bharat, or majority-owned by foreign regimes hostile to us?@PMOIndia @MEAIndia @HMOIndia @GoI_MeitY Some popular travel apps, with… https://t.co/vO4A9X5V7v
— Nishant Pitti (@nishantpitti) May 11, 2025
He endorsed an earlier post by EaseMyTrip CEO and Co-Founder Rikant Pitti, who highlighted the company’s stand on safeguarding national interests.
Rikant recalled that EaseMyTrip was the only Indian OTA to boycott the Maldives for over a year out of respect for India, only resuming bookings after relations normalised.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Rikant added, the company was also the first to issue a travel advisory against Turkey and Azerbaijan for their open support to Pakistan.
“As a proud Indian company, the safety and sentiments of Indian travellers have always guided our actions. We are heartened to see that many other travel platforms and companies are now taking similar stands. It’s a positive sign of collective responsibility in moments that matter most,” he posted.
Rikant welcomed the growing support from other travel platforms now taking similar stands.
“For us, it’s not a slogan. It’s our principle. Nation First. Business Later,” the post added.
When it comes to India, we don’t wait to follow — we lead with conviction.
EaseMyTrip was the only online travel agency to boycott the Maldives, keeping bookings closed for over a year, not for attention, but out of respect for our nation until relations between the two… pic.twitter.com/GVz3dP9lWE
— Rikant Pitti (@rikantpitti) May 11, 2025
EaseMyTrip has urged Indian travellers to avoid non-essential trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan. Social media users also backed the stance, with many trending hashtags urging a boycott of these destinations.
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