Riyadh Air aims to disrupt the Saudi Arabian commercial aviation market, which is currently dominated by traditional players.
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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest airline, has entered into a partnership with CellPoint Digital to implement their Payment Orchestration Solution. This collaboration will enable Riyadh Air to offer passengers a seamless international payment experience as it prepares for its 2025 launch.
CellPoint Digital, a leader in payment solutions for the airline industry and a pioneer in Payment Orchestration, announced the partnership on Wednesday. This deal will provide Riyadh Air with cutting-edge payment technology to support its digital-first strategy.
The agreement equips Riyadh Air with CellPoint Digital’s Payment Orchestration platform, facilitating efficient processing of both local and international transactions.
Riyadh Air aims to disrupt the Saudi Arabian commercial aviation market, which is currently dominated by traditional players.
Operating from King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh Air plans to commence commercial operations by mid-2025. The $30 billion start-up is a crucial element of Saudi Arabia’s strategy to become a global aviation hub. By 2030, it aims to connect to 100 regional and international destinations, leveraging the kingdom’s strategic location between Asia, Africa, and Europe, and creating over 200,000 jobs.
CellPoint Digital’s Payment Orchestration platform uses intelligent routing, taking into account pricing, processing and acceptance currency, and the processor’s geographical location to enhance transaction success rates. This approach reduces the number of declined transactions, preventing booking abandonment and boosting revenue for Riyadh Air.
Additionally, Riyadh Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to form a new partnership. The agreement was signed by Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas and Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong during the 80th International Air Transport Association (IATA) AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai.
The MoU outlines plans for the airlines to explore interline connectivity opportunities, pending regulatory approval. They will also investigate other potential areas of commercial cooperation, including codeshare arrangements, reciprocal benefits for frequent flyer program members, cargo services, customer experience, and digital innovation, setting the stage for a deeper, long-term strategic partnership.
This collaboration will provide Riyadh Air passengers access to SIA’s network in Southeast Asia and the South West Pacific, while SIA’s customers will gain greater access to the Middle East through Riyadh Air’s network.
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