How we help reduce 30% of business travel costs

Last Updated on: Jun 9, 2025 at 2:08 am

Most companies still manage business travel the hard way. Our internal data shows that, despite 75% of businesses prioritising better travel processes, only 29% use corporate travel management software, missing out on smarter, more strategic savings.

At TruTrip, we help companies save up to 30% by focusing on the areas most overlooked, like traveller habits, booking behaviour, fare sourcing, and missed automation opportunities, turning everyday inefficiencies into real cost advantages.

Here’s how we help reduce kos perjalanan perniagaan: 

1. Improving behavioural travel spend (17%)

One of the most overlooked levers in travel cost control is booking timing, and how an automated business travel policy bridges the two. The earlier your team books, the greater the savings and this can be implemented through your policy:

• Booking just 1 day earlier can save ~3%
• 3 days earlier: ~7%
• 90 days in advance: up to 58% off

A flight priced at $250 a day before departure? Booked 90 days out, it could drop to $100.

Examples in action:

• 90-day window for recurring trips like conferences
• 5-day approval buffer for urgent, predictable travel
• 8-day lead time for long-haul, high-budget routes, saving up to 15%

Early bookings don’t just cut costs, they increase flight options, seat availability, and better align with traveller preferences. Our data shows 15% of flights are already full just days before departure.

2. Process Waste (9%)

Delayed approvals can quietly drive up costs. Our data shows:

• 35% of booking requests from the travellers aren’t approved on the same day
• Fares can rise by up to 23% within just 48 hours

TruTrip’s rule-based approvals cut the lag. Trips are auto-routed and approved within hours, not days, capturing better fares and reducing admin friction. We’ve also recently made fast approvals possible for companies that don’t need to review bookings in detail.

Bonus: Less back-and-forth between managers, finance, and travellers means time saved across the board.

3. Transparent and competitive fares (4%)

At TruTrip, we help you get more out of every travel dollar: no fluff, no hidden fees. We believe pricing should be clear and honest, we show you only the real, exact charges tied to your booking. No hidden fees, no inflated totals, just what you actually pay.

We’re not just about cheaper tickets, we’re about real value. Our automation-first platform removes legacy inefficiencies, keeping costs low and workflows seamless, all while delivering a smoother travel experience.

Here’s how we keep pricing competitive and honest:

• No markups, ever: We pass on the exact rates from partners like Agoda, Booking.com, Bedsonline, and major airlines, no hidden fees.
• Smarter global sourcing: With six Points of Sale (and growing), we tap into localised fares for better regional rates.
• Maximising NDC integrations: Airlines often reserve their best pricing for specific channels, one of which is the New Distribution Capability (NDC). At TruTrip, we’re ahead of the curve, continuously expanding our NDC integrations. This includes multiple carriers in Southeast Asia, ensuring that we offer some of the most competitive airfares available.
• Real costs, clearly shown: You pay what we pay. No estimates. No surprises.

We help you save more, without cutting corners

With smarter booking tools, access to better fares, and real-time policy controls, TruTrip helps your team reduce travel spend without the usual friction. Our platform is built to deliver value from day one, whether you’re managing five trips or five hundred. No markups, no guesswork — just clear savings and full control.

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