Category: Airlines

Airline Distribution at a Crossroads: How NDC is Reshaping Payments and Settlement Rails

A deep dive into New Distribution Capability (NDC) and its impact on airline payment infrastructure, comparing legacy EDIFACT systems with modern…

Multi-Carrier Itineraries: The Complex Payment Split Behind Interline Booking

Booking multiple airlines in one trip requires real-time clearing systems to split and distribute ticket revenues.

Airlines as Merchants: Checkout Optimization and Ancillaries

Airlines are treating their websites as ecommerce stores, optimizing checkouts to sell seats, bags, and insurance.

Biometric Payments: The Next Frontier for Airport Retail

Biometrics are shifting from security gates to retail registers, offering travelers cardless checkouts at airports.

NDC and Airline Distribution: The Impact on Payment Routing

New Distribution Capability (NDC) is changing how airlines sell tickets and route payments across distribution networks.