Iceland’s PLAY Airlines delivered a passenger experience win, along with a solid revenue boost, thanks to an in-seat digital retail solution powered by Bluebox and MOST.
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Bluebox, FFLYA team for real time inflight payments processing
Airlines looking for a low-cost way to process credit card payments in real time have a new option to consider. On-board digital platform provider Bluebox has teamed with FFLYA to deliver payment processing via the Iridium Certus network.
Inflight Dublin, Soft Space team for expanded inflight retail, payments solutions
Inflight Dublin has long pitched its Everhub solution as a platform for inflight entertainment and commerce. This week it extends that platform once again, integrating the FassPOS point-of-sale offering from Malaysian fintech company Soft Space.
Immfly, Gategroup team for inflight retail technology
Inflight heavyweights gategroup and Immfly have signed a strategic alliance for delivery of on-board retail services, delivering a one-stop shop for airlines looking to boost inflight ancillary revenues.
Southwest selects MOST for inflight retail revamp
Paying for drinks on Southwest Airlines became much easier in recent months, thanks to the deployment of more than 20,000 iPad mini 6 devices, loaded with MOST’s retail solution.
AirFi snags trio of customers, including new LEO install
Inflight entertainment is coming to three more airlines, powered by AirFi’s streaming IFE solution.
easyJet expands AirFi deployment to 100+ aircraft
More than 100 additional easyJet planes are now flying with AirFi’s WiFi-based streaming entertainment and passenger engagement portal on board. The move follows a successful trial of the technology on easyJet’s Swiss-registered fleet earlier this fall.
PLAY taps MOST for inflight retail upgrade
Inflight sales are getting a boost at PLAY. The Icelandic low-cost carrier selected MOST, makers of technology for a world on the move, to upgrade its onboard retailing and payment solutions experience.
AirFi delivers inflight retail for AirAsia (and more)
AirAsia selected the AirFi wireless platform to boost inflight retail sales and entertainment options on board. The carrier has long offered a digital on-board experience across parts of its fleet. Plus, a few other airline customers coming online.
AirFi LEO aims to alter the inflight retail landscape
It won’t support HD video streaming on board, but the AirFi LEO solution offers an expanded on-board shopping experience, real-time credit card payment authorizations, updated weather reports for pilots, and maybe even basic connectivity for travelers.