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Think Travel Payments E4 - Latest Industry News Clip from this week's episode covering the session on split payments with Samuel Flynn at Hands In and Yago Casasnovas at Air Europa touching on a new product announcement during the recent Airline & Travel Payments Summit in London. For a recording of the full episode, see the Up in the Air | Consultancy Youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/epAGyaUd #airlinepayments #travelpayments #fintech #payments

Nium the global fintech, is partnering with Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, introducing the Nium Airline Payments (NAP) solution. This collaboration promises increased flexibility, lower costs, and real-time payouts, introducing a new era of efficiency for airlines and travel agencies. Spencer Hanlon and John Taylor of Nium are spearheading the change. #GlobalFintech #RealtimePayments

Introducing a World Aviation Festival Panel: How crucial is payment orchestration when enhancing digital payments within a quickly expanding and evolving market?  ➜ How does payment orchestration allow airlines to meet rising passenger expectations and diverse payment preferences?  ➜ Beyond passengers: Exploring how payment orchestration can uplift B2B supplier payments by reducing complexities  ➜ How does moving towards a multi-acquirer, multiple gateway model in both B2C and B2B payments drive the airline’s business? ➜ Capability vs Cost: Balancing airline and customer priorities to create a better, optimized system overall Panelists: Liam Nuttall, Manager Payments, Etihad  Charlotte Smith, Senior Payments Commercial Lead, British Airways  Keli Sandeman, Payment Strategy Manager, Virgin Atlantic  Kai Schilb, Head of Payments, Lufthansa Group  Mark Patrick, Global Head of Revenue, CellPoint Digital Moderated by: Paul van Alfen, Travel Payments Strategist, Up in the Air | Consultancy #airlinepayments #fintech #aviationfest

At the core of Latin America's booming aviation sector lies a complex payment landscape. With the region on the brink of significant growth, the key to success for airlines lies in Payment Orchestration. Why? Because it simplifies, optimises, and revolutionises the way payments are handled, accommodating everything from bank transfers to NFT flight tickets. The goal? Seamless transactions for every traveller, every time. As the market grows, so does the need for a smarter payment strategy. In our article, we explore the Latam payment landscape from an airline perspective: https://lnkd.in/eu3pEQEH #paymentorchestration

How will the payments landscape change as airline technology continues to evolve? Damian Alonso, Senior Vice President Commercial & Partnerships with Outpayce from Amadeus, will join an industry panel to find out during #T2RLEngage 2024 in London this month. Entitled ‘The Payments Revolution: Payments Technology May be Evolving Even Faster Than Booking’ it will take place on September 25th.   More on the official website, here: https://lnkd.in/eKaPRCNS #Payments #Aviation #Technology #ModernRetailing

🛫 Payment headwinds at 35k feet: The challenges and creative future of in-flight transactions -> https://lnkd.in/gGZ_kNkR 💳 Payments in the air are often overlooked and undervalued, but they are a significant part of the travel experience for many. What might the future of airline payments look like as airlines move towards a marketplace model driven by customer-centricity and simplicity? At Money20/20 EU, The Paypers Managing Director, Mélisande Mual⁠, spoke with two experts in the airline payments arena: ⁠Paul van Alfen⁠, Managing Director of ⁠Up in the Air | Consultancy⁠ and ⁠Andy Davies⁠, Global Head of Payments at Endava⁠ to answer these questions. 💱 They explore the challenges and costs associated with payments in the airline industry, the dependency on cards as a payment method, the need for secure and comfortable payment options, and the role of technology in enabling global payments. 💡 We also delve into the impact that COVID-19 had on refunds and the importance of balancing cost and consumer preferences in adopting new payment methods. Tune in! Link in comments 👇

Paying out denied boarding, baggage claims, refunds, and other good will payments can be a headache on both sides. However, leading airlines are using DigitalPay to turn that traveler friction into delight. Chat with a digital payment expert to learn more about all the benefits of digital payments! Contact us at info@digitalpay.us for a live demo that will leave you saying "Wow"! #airlines #airlinenews #digitalpayments

Payments Orchestration has emerged as one of the foremost areas of interest amongst our airline customers in recent years. The heightened focus has largely stemmed from airlines' growing ambition to utilise Payment Orchestration strategies as a mechanism to enhance both top-line revenues and bottom-line profits. As consumer booking habits shift online and travellers expect seamless digital payment experiences, airlines understand the necessity to orchestrate frictionless payments across all customer touchpoints. The capability to choreograph a cohesive payment process now plays a pivotal role more than ever for airlines seeking to attract and retain customers. To learn more about how Payment Orchestration download the guide below 👇 #paymentOrchestration #Airlines #Aviation

How did Malaysia Airlines boost their authorization rates by 3-4%? How did they cut payment errors by 5-8%? By using Outpayce from Amadeus Xchange Payment Platform! Read the full case study now to learn more about how our XPP solution generated such results, and how it might help your airline: https://ow.ly/2SmJ30sCMg3 #TravelIndustry #TravelPayments #Airline #FinTech

It is crucial for airlines to future-proof their payment operations. As the airline industry soars with renewed vigour, fuelled by robust customer demand and favourable economic tailwinds, it presents both opportunities and challenges. Payment Orchestration emerges as a powerful solution, empowering airlines to maintain a competitive edge and fortify their businesses for the future. By embracing this cutting-edge approach, airlines can streamline their payment processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. To delve deeper into the potential of Payment Orchestration and its role in shaping the future of airline payments, click here: https://lnkd.in/eRb3qvCT #PaymentOrchestration #Airlines