Travel Payments

Travel Payments
Cebu Pacific, CellPoint Digital to Offer Travelers Split Payments, Currency Conversion
November 10, 2021

FinTech firm CellPoint Digital has expanded its joint effort with Cebu Pacific Air to enable split payments and currency conversion for customers of the Philippines-based airline, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 10) press release.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Reports Vacation Business Is Recovering 
November 08, 2021

The vacation business is recovering, and that’s expected to continue in the fourth quarter, Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) reported Monday (Nov. 8) when announcing third quarter 2021 financial results.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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As Travelers Plan Ahead for Post-Pandemic Passage, Suppliers Want to Ground Payment Costs
November 05, 2021

With major airlines reporting their first quarterly profits since the onset of the pandemic, restrictions easing both domestically and internationally, and the roll-out of vaccinations grinding forward, the travel bug is starting to resurface. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Hopes for Business Travel Recovery Rise as Rides to Airports Triple
November 04, 2021

Business travel is lining up for departure, but indications are it’s in for a longer taxi to takeoff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Visa’s Cybersource Joins IATA to Streamline Airline Payments
November 04, 2021

Visa’s global payment and fraud management platform Cybersource is joining the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Financial Gateway (IFG) to help airlines streamline commerce and payment efficiencies, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS on Thursday (Nov. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Affirm Teams With American Airlines to Bring BNPL Option to Travelers
October 27, 2021

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Affirm is partnering with American Airlines to bring flexible payments to eligible travelers so they can pay for flights over time, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS on Wednesday (Oct. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Hotel Payment Software Platform Selfbook Grabs $25M in Funding
October 27, 2021

Hotel payment software startup Selfbook announced on Tuesday (Oct. 26) that it raised $25 million in a Series A fundraising round led by Tiger Global Management, putting its valuation at $125 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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United Airlines Debuts PayPal QR Codes for In-Flight Payments
October 06, 2021

United Airlines is partnering with PayPal to make in-flight purchases touch-free even if no Wi-Fi is available, World Airline News reported Wednesday (Oct. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Owner of Airport Eateries Sees Revenue Surge to 53% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
September 29, 2021

SSP Group, which operates foodservice sites in airports and railway stations in 35 countries, on Wednesday (Sept. 29) announced that its revenues in the last week were roughly 53% of 2019 levels, according to a pre-close trading announcement on the company’s website. Third-quarter revenues increased...