Payments
Malaysia Airlines and Visa sign MoU for cross-collaboration
Malaysia Airlines and international payments giant Visa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the customer experience across the airline's global network. Under the three-year initiative, Visa will deploy their expertise in digital payments to...
Riyadh Air partner with Mastercard for innovative payments
New Saudi Arabian airline Riyadh Air have announced a new partnership with Mastercard for cutting-edge collaboration on payments. Through the agreement, Riyadh Air will become the first airline to launch an airline-branded virtual card programme for travel trade...
Building a seamless retail and payments experience
The Offer-Order transition is well underway, but are airlines missing out on opportunities that could inhibit growth? In the journey away from legacy systems, Datalex CEO Jonathan Rockett believes payments are becoming an overlooked point of friction. Airlines are...
How airlines can use payments to make revenue gains in APAC
The payments ecosystem in Asia-Pacific is a coexistence of extremes. In some areas payments systems are among the most advanced in the world, facilitated by super apps, biometrics, and QR codes. On the other hand, a significant proportion of the population remains...
Aviation Festival Asia Award 2026 nominations are now open!
The aviation industry in Asia is moving faster than ever, driven by cutting-edge technology, bold collaborations, and a deep commitment to sustainable growth. The Aviation Festival Asia Awards 2026 are here to celebrate the organisations and initiatives that are...
Five post-recovery trends shaping the airline industry in the Asia Pacific region
By Eric Léopold, Founder, Threedot As Aviation Festival Asia is taking place in Singapore (18-19 February 2025), one of my favourite destinations in Asia, let’s explore the trends that makes this fascinating region so dynamic. The Asia Pacific region had the...
Aviation Festival Asia 2025: The leading APAC tech conference driving innovation
Next week, Aviation Festival Asia (AFA) returns for its biggest year yet, bringing industry decision makers together to explore the cutting-edge of digital transformation. This year, AFA is reimagining the way attendees engage with the event. 2025 will feature a...
Agenda spotlight: Five unmissable sessions at AFA 2025
It is now two weeks until Aviation Festival Asia, where some of the most respected leaders from across the industry ecosystem will gather to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and drive innovation. With so many sessions to choose from, this weekly series will...
JetBlue partners with Venmo for convenient payments
JetBlue has partnered with Venmo to become the first airline to accept payments through the popular money movement app. With nearly 90 million accounts in the US, it is used by nearly 1 for every 3.5 people in the States. Customers based in the US can now purchase...
Agenda spotlight: Five unmissable sessions at AFA 2025
It is now less than a month until Aviation Festival Asia, where some of the most respected leaders from across the industry ecosystem will gather to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and drive innovation. With so many sessions to choose from, this weekly series...
Agenda spotlight: Five unmissable sessions at AFA 2025
It is now less than a month until Aviation Festival Asia, where some of the most respected leaders from across the industry ecosystem will gather to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and drive innovation. With so many sessions to choose from, this weekly series...
AirAsia MOVE redefines payment experience
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) signs partnership agreement with leading payments and digitisation services provider, Ant International’s Antom. The partnership will "redefine the way customers experience travel payments," through integrating Antom and 2C2P’s (an Antom subsidiary...
Etihad Airways upgrades payment flexibility for personalised booking experience
This week, Etihad Airways added several new features to its website and mobile app adding greater payment flexibility and personalisation for passengers. Passengers in key markets, including Europe and India now have the option to use local payment methods, aligning...
World Aviation Festival 2024: Post event report
Last month, World Aviation Festival welcomed thousands of attendees for three days of inspiring sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. With over 300 sessions across 20 tracks, this year's event took a microscope to the latest trends, innovations, and...
What does airlines’ New Payment Capability (NPC) look like?
By Eric Léopold, Founder, Threedot In 2011 I wrote a business case for a new project called New Distribution Capability (NDC). Around the same time, as distribution and payment are closely related, I was working on another one for a New Payment Capability (NPC). The...
Google Wallet’s beta test: Store your passport digitally
Google reported that one of the top requests for digitising everyday items is a digital ID. Responding to demand, the company is working to allow users to store their US passport in Google Wallet. Although some state-issued digital IDs have been compatible with Google...
Riyadh Air partners with noon Payments for “industry-leading” payment features
Yesterday, Riyadh Air announced its latest partnership with secure digital payment solutions provider noon Payments. Together, the companies will work to "redefine what it means to travel well," crafting an exceptional payments experience for passengers. noon...
Riyadh Air partners with Cellpoint Digital for payments strategy
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...
Hawaiian Airlines partners with MOST, equipping crew with “groundbreaking” payment solution
Yesterday, retail and payments solutions provider, MOST announced their partnership with Hawaiian Airlines. Specialising in fintech and travel retail, MOST helps shift away from legacy payment and retail platforms to simplify the payments process. The partnership...
The magic triangle of payments
And it happened again! I was constructing a complex flight itinerary online, reflecting the preferences of my wife and our three adult children. I managed to create the perfect combination of segments at a good price. Only one final step was still pending: payment. I...
