TRAVEL PAYMENT CONSULTANCY

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The Wonderful World of Travel Payments

Up in the Air, named after the 2009 movie starring George Clooney as the ultimate business traveler, advises Airlines and OTA’s on their payment strategy and other players in the Travel payment value chain on how to reach the next level by defining or fine-tuning their vertical strategy and go to market plan, challenging their product offering & partner coverage, advising on the impact of regulation changes and performing a gap & competitor analysis.

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Partner Management

Vendor Selection

Pricing & Risk management

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Recent & Upcoming Events

Industry events play an important role in gathering knowledge, understanding the ecosystem, growing your network and meeting your peers. Meet us at these upcoming events:

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T2RL Engage 2025 – Delivering on the Promise

23-25 September, London

Including an all new half day content stream designed to explore the rapidly evolving world of payments in aviation. This focused program will feature industry leaders, innovators, and experts discussing key topics such as the world of settlements & payments, the shape of payments in 2025 and legal considerations for payment strategies. Attendees will gain valuable insights through thought-provoking panel discussions, case studies, and interactive sessions, making this an essential destination.

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IATA World Financial Symposium

5-6 November, Istanbul

This year’s theme, “Destination, Transformation… Ready for Take off!” will focus on the industry’s transition to “Modern Airline Retailing” with an emphasis on Offers and Orders, Financial & Payment Processing, and of course enhancing Customer Experience through the use of Digital Identity & Delivery of Orders. With three established tracks, covering topics related to retailing, payment and operationalization, the event will feature insightful sessions from industry leaders and subject matter experts who will share their knowledge, perspectives and experiences as the industry undergoes this exciting transformation.

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World Aviation Festival

7-9 October, Lisbon

The World Aviation Festival is the premier aviation technology conference and exhibition. In 2025, World Aviation Festival returns to Lisbon, Portugal, bringing together 4,500+ attendees and 600 speakers over three incredible days of insights, innovation, and networking. Bringing together the world’s airlines, airports, and their top executives in charge of software, services, marketing, and distribution, this is where the future of aviation is shaped.

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World Travel Market

4-6 November, London

For decades, World Travel Market London has been at the heart of global travel and tourism. It’s where leaders, ministers, and industry professionals come together to set the agenda and drive meaningful change. Be part of an event that has led the way in connecting the global travel community, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities. Together, we’ll continue to redefine the future of travel, one powerful connection at a time.