Today, Riyadh Air announced it will be partnering with Cellpoint Digital to support its digital-first business strategy. The airline will be offering a variety of payment options to both international and domestic passengers, enabling travellers to pay the way suits them.
The new national carrier is leveraging Cellpoint Digital’s tech to ensure reliable, streamlined local and cross-border transactions, while minimising declined transactions using intelligent routing.
Kristian Gjerding, CEO, CellPoint Digital said:
“While legacy airlines can be held back by legacy technology, a next-generation airline like Riyadh Air can start from a more advanced position by using tailored technology that’s whbuilt for now, not 20 years ago. With our Payment Orchestration solution developed specifically for the unique challenges faced by global airlines, Riyadh Air can offer travellers their preferred payment options while gaining more control over its cash flow and costs.”
Adam Boukadida, CFO, Riyadh Air’, added:
“As a disruptor airline prioritising our digital capabilities, we need a payments partner with first-hand, in-depth knowledge of air travel. CellPoint Digital’s Payment Orchestration platform enables us to offer travellers a fully digital and immersive experience onboard and a smoother booking experience. This will enable us to provide a better global service to our customer as we look to connect Riyadh to over 100 destinations by 2030.”
Airlines must navigate the balance between ensuring a seamless, convenient transaction process and robust security measures. Having a secure, seamless payments process is critical to reduce abandoned bookings and drive revenue. Read more here.
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