Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air has partnered with noon Payments, a fellow Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and part of the noon Group, to offer seamless digital payment acceptance through its payments gateway. This collaboration aims to enhance the payment experience for Riyadh Air’s guests, offering secure and efficient transactions.
The collaboration will provide several benefits for the airline’s guests including card acceptance, alternative payment methods, and industry-leading features.
“Our partnership with noon Payments allows us to tap into their expertise in digital solutions, which will optimize our operational efficiency while offering guests a familiar and trusted payment method,” stated Adam Boukadida, CFO of Riyadh Air.
Fostering local innovation
This will be another step in changing the way that global travelers book flights and pay for flights. It also showcases the airline’s dedication to fostering local innovation and contributing to the broader economic goals of Saudi Arabia.
Working with noon Payments bolsters Riyadh Air’s commitment to pioneering innovation at every touchpoint of the passenger journey. As the world’s most exciting new digital native airline, Riyadh Air will leverage noon Payments’ cutting-edge technology to provide passengers with exceptional and rewarding travel experiences.
“At noon Payments, we’re all about using innovation and technology to create standout experiences. Partnering with Riyadh Air lets us take this commitment to the next level, bringing world-class payment services, security, and care to every guest,” commented Dhruv Paul, general counsel, noon.
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Driving passenger-centric innovation
Saudi Arabia’s technology sector continues to experience steady growth, fueled by investments in digital infrastructure as part of the widely anticipated National Strategy for Data and AI. Both Riyadh Air and noon Payments exemplify this commitment. Hence, their collaboration further drives technological advancement and local economic development within Saudi Arabia and beyond.
This partnership is another milestone in Riyadh Air’s commitment to innovation since its launch in March 2023. The airline has partnered with key global leaders including Lufthansa Systems, IBM Consulting, Accenture, Swiss AS, CAE, and Microsoft to shape its offerings, services, and operational models, setting new benchmarks in aviation sustainability and passenger-centric innovation.
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