Delta Air Lines and online betting service DraftKings are launching an in-flight gaming partnership. The collaboration, announced Monday (Feb. 3), is part of a larger effort by the airline to bolster its onboard entertainment offerings. “Delta is constantly listening to our customers and evolving to...
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo reportedly plans to test its vehicles — with a driver behind the wheel — in 10 new cities in 2025. These tests, which the company dubs “road trips,” allow Waymo to see how its self-driving vehicles adapt to the traffic patterns,...
Mastercard, BMO and Porter Airlines have launched a rewards program for Canadian travelers. The new BMO VIPorter Mastercard suite is set to roll out to Canadians in spring 2025, the companies announced Wednesday (Jan. 30). “Today’s consumer demands new offerings to bring them closer to their passions, including travel,” Diane...
In an industry where every second counts, the transportation sector thrives on swift movement and seamless operations. But when it comes to managing financial transactions, many businesses in this space rely on outdated processes that can hinder overall efficiency. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Moving Faster...
Truck drivers are a crucial part of the supply chain. Fuel retailer and convenience store chain RaceTrac and global commerce platform WEX have introduced something that may make truckers’ lives easier. On Monday (Jan. 27), a press release announced the launch of a new cardless...
For years, the travel and hospitality sectors have stuck to traditional payment options, such as cash and credit cards. But as consumers and staff demand quicker, more efficient ways to manage transactions, it’s clear these old systems are no longer enough. Enter real-time payment technologies...
Nuvei is the latest payments service provider to be integrated into Outpayce’s Xchange Payment Platform (XPP), which serves travel merchants. With this partnership, travel merchants using XPP can access Nuvei’s payment capabilities to process transactions across geographies, the companies said in a Thursday (Jan. 16)...
Zilch says it has launched a partnership to help customers book and pay for travel. The ad-subsidized payments network is rolling out Zilch Travel in conjunction with European online travel service lastminute.com, according to a Monday (Jan. 13) press release. “Travel is one of the largest household...
The hospitality industry has seen a resurgence since COVID-19, and international travel and tourism are expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. To capitalize on the growth, hospitality businesses must adapt to the expectations of tech-savvy travelers. According to the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Check-In Time: Hospitality Welcomes...