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Blockchain reduces airline cargo costs by 7% and boosts efficiency

DIGIT — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The airline was able to reduce communication errors by 90%, thanks to the transparency of blockchain technology.

Travel booking site Travala gets Telegram Open Network integration

DIGIT — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:26:47 +0000

Telegram Open Network users can now use their tokens to book hotel reservations, airline tickets, tours, and excursions in over 230 countries.

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Spanish Airline Vueling to Accept Cryptocurrency as Means of Payment

DIGIT — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:30:03 +0000

Vueling, a low-cost Spanish airline, has announced it is exploring the functionality of blockchain and NFT (non-fungible token) technology to accept cryptocurrency as a means of payment for its services. The company enlisted the aid of Criptan, a registered Spanish cryptocurrency exchange, and aims to open this payment option for users by Q3 2023. Vueling […]

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American Airlines partners with decentralized travel market Winding Tree

DIGIT — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:20:58 +0000

The airline industry is still reeling from the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, which shut down the global economy and restricted travel.

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Subsidiary of Mexican airline Volaris accepts Bitcoin payments

DIGIT — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:30:08 +0000

El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption agenda continues apace, this time extending to a local airline.

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Travelers Will Be Able to Purchase Airline Tickets With Crypto in Venezuela

DIGIT — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:00:12 +0000

Travelers will be able to purchase airline tickets in Venezuela using cryptocurrencies in the near future. According to statements made by Freddy Borges, Director of the Maiquetía International Airport, the institution would be working to include cryptocurrencies such as dash, bitcoin, and the national petro as supported currencies in the airport’s payment system. Airport to […]

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Many Major Airlines Can Now Accept Cryptocurrencies via UATP Global Payment Network

DIGIT — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:30:08 +0000

Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP) is bringing more than 300 airline members and travel merchants cryptocurrency payment options. Airlines in the UATP network include Air Canada, Air China, Delta, Frontier, Japan Airlines, Jetblue, Qantas, Southwest, and United. UATP Gets Into Crypto UATP is an airline-owned global payment network accepted by thousands of merchants worldwide for […]

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US Pharmacy Chain Pharmcorx Accepts Cryptocurrency for Fast Covid Testing

DIGIT — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:00:55 +0000

Progressive Care, a company that operates a chain of pharmacies in the United States, has announced it’s now accepting cryptocurrency for its Covid-19 rapid testing services. Customers are welcome to pay with bitcoin for the quick tests offered at its Pharmcorx locations using a dedicated QR code. Pharmacies Offer Quick Covid Tests for Bitcoin Florida-based […]

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Gazprom Neft uses blockchain tech to streamline aircraft refueling

DIGIT — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Gazprom Neft’s aviation refueling subsidiary has piloted a blockchain-based refueling payment project to automate and accelerate transactions.

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IOTA blockchain used to track COVID-19 test results at Frankfurt Airport

DIGIT — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:40:05 +0000

Ubrich GmbH is providing a solution using IOTA to the Frankfurt Airport Corona Testing Center.

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