Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native airline, 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 customers, offering secure and efficient transactions.
This partnership will provide tangible benefits for travellers, including card acceptance, alternative payment methods, and industry-leading features. Working with noon Payments showcases Riyadh Air’s commitment to pioneering innovation at every touchpoint of the passenger journey.
“At Riyadh Air, we are dedicated and focused on providing a seamless and elevated travel experience from booking flights to landing,” said Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer, Riyadh Air. “Our attention to detail and laser focus on digitally enhancing our guests’ travel experience will only be strengthened by this new partnership. Our agreements with noon Payments allow us to tap into their expertise in digital solutions, which will optimise our operational efficiency while offering guests a familiar and trusted payment method. This will be another step of changing the way that global travellers book flights and pay for flights. It also shows our dedication to fostering local innovation and contributing to the broader economic goals of Saudi Arabia.”
Saudi Arabia’s technological sector continues to experience steady growth, fuelled by the Kingdom’s investments in digital infrastructure as part of the widely anticipated National Strategy for Data and AI, including high-speed internet, expanded data capacity, and advanced mobile technology. Both Riyadh Air and noon Payments exemplify this commitment to driving technological advancement and local economic development within Saudi Arabia and beyond.
“At noon Payments, we’re all about using innovation and technology to create standout experiences,” said Dhruv Paul, General Counsel, noon. “Partnering with Riyadh Air lets us take this commitment to the next level, bringing world-class payments service, security, and care to every guest. Together, we’re not just raising the bar – we’re redefining what it means to travel well.”
Hear more from Riyadh Air at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Anton Vidgen, Vice President Guest Experience, Riyadh Air, is speaking in a session on ‘Progressive strategies to enhance customer experiences and business performance by airlines’ with a presentation titled ‘How will the new airline for Riyadh rewrite the rules for customer experiences?’
