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Embedded Finance Takes Off – Capturing the US $100 B Opportunity in Travel Payments

Airlines and travel brands spend billions each year on card-processing fees and still lose bookings when customers cannot pay the way they want. Embedded finance—BNPL instalments, account-to-account (A2A) transfers, multi-currency wallets and micro-insurance—changes that equation. Research values embedded financial services in travel at more than US $100 billion today and forecasts compound growth above 20 per cent a year over […]

From Points to Lifestyle – Re-Imagining Airline Loyalty in a Subscription Economy

Frequent-flyer programmes (FFPs) have long been airlines’ cash cows, yet travellers increasingly value instant perks over distant rewards. Streaming bundles, unlimited flight passes and lifestyle subscriptions are resetting consumer expectations across every sector. When airlines marry traditional mileage schemes to subscription-style benefits—priority upgrades, lounge credits, partner discounts—they secure reliable cash flow and deeper customer stickiness. This article shows why the […]

Air + Rail + Wallet – A Streamlined Path to Higher Airline Revenue

Airlines are under pressure from crowded airports and corporate clients demanding greener travel. High-speed rail partnerships offer an elegant solution: they free up runway capacity, extend market reach and satisfy sustainability targets. When combined with a single digital wallet that covers air, rail and on-trip spending, these alliances can lift network revenue by more than ten per cent. Here is […]