Tap to Pay on iPhone Takes Flight for Elavon, Delta Air Lines

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Delta Air Lines and Elavon, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank, have introduced Tap to Pay on iPhone for in-flight purchases on U.S. domestic flights.

This new solution allows passengers to use contactless credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, or other digital wallets. Flight attendants can now use airline-issued iPhones to facilitate payments, improving efficiency and convenience.

This system eliminates the need for separate card readers, reducing the chances of connectivity issues and maintenance hassles.

Elavon's CEO, Jamie Walker, emphasized that the collaboration with Apple broadens payment acceptance and enhances customer experience.

Positive

• Introduction of Tap to Pay on iPhone simplifies in-flight purchases, enhancing customer experience.
• Elimination of separate card readers reduces maintenance and connectivity issues for flight attendants.
• Collaboration with Apple expands payment acceptance capabilities for Delta Air Lines.

Negative

• No significant negative business aspects reported in this press release.

Contactless payments will improve convenience, efficiency for in-flight purchases

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Buying a snack or premium beverage on Delta Air Lines flights just became quicker and easier for both flight attendants and passengers. Delta Air Lines and Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank and one of the largest payments processors globally, now offer Tap to Pay on iPhone across all U.S.-based domestic flights, allowing travelers to pay simply and easily with contactless credit cards credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and other digital wallets.

With the introduction of Tap to Pay on iPhone, Delta flight attendants can now bypass the hassle of managing a separate card reader, which often comes with challenges such as maintaining a charge and ensuring connectivity. Now, they can leverage airline-issued iPhones that they’re already using for other business uses like checking seat assignments and providing upgrades, to now facilitate secure, seamless, and effortless payments from travelers, enhancing the overall customer experience.

“Through our collaboration with leading technology partners like Apple, we are revolutionizing payment experiences for our merchants. Tap to Pay on iPhone expands where payments can be accepted, even across all domestic Delta Air Lines flights. More importantly, it leverages the power of the iPhone to make advanced payment capabilities more accessible and convenient," said Jamie Walker, chief executive officer at Elavon.

Today, all U.S.-based Delta flight attendants are enabled with Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone solution. With Tap to Pay on iPhone, Delta Air Lines passengers can choose to pay with their contactless credit or debit card, iPhone or Apple Watch, or other digital wallet.

To learn more about Elavon, visit www.elavon.com.

About Elavon

Elavon is owned by U.S. Bank (NYSE: USB), the fifth-largest bank in the United States, and provides end-to-end payment processing solutions and services to more than 1.3 million customers in the United States, Europe, and Canada. As the leading provider for airlines and a top five provider in hospitality, healthcare, retail, and public sector/education, Elavon’s innovative payment solutions are designed to solve pain points for businesses from small to the largest global enterprises.

About U.S. Bancorp

U.S. Bancorp, with more than 70,000 employees and $684 billion in assets as of March 31, 2024, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses including consumer banking, business banking, commercial banking, institutional banking, payments and wealth management. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, community partnerships and customer service, including being named one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies and Fortune’s most admired superregional bank. Learn more at usbank.com/about.

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Joseph Rauch

Joseph.Rauch@usbank.com

Source: Elavon

FAQ

What is the new payment option introduced by Delta Air Lines and Elavon?

Delta Air Lines and Elavon have introduced Tap to Pay on iPhone for in-flight purchases on U.S. domestic flights.

When can passengers use Tap to Pay on iPhone on Delta flights?

Passengers can use Tap to Pay on iPhone on all U.S.-based domestic Delta flights starting now.

What devices can be used for Tap to Pay on iPhone on Delta flights?

Passengers can use contactless credit/debit cards, iPhones, Apple Watches, and other digital wallets for Tap to Pay on iPhone.

How does Tap to Pay on iPhone improve the payment experience for Delta passengers?

Tap to Pay on iPhone allows secure, seamless, and effortless payments, eliminating the need for flight attendants to manage separate card readers.

Who is Elavon, and what is their role in the new payment system on Delta flights?

Elavon, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank, is a global payments processor partnering with Delta Air Lines to introduce Tap to Pay on iPhone.