Africa World Airlines has announced its strategic partnership with Paystack, a financial technology company that offers payment processing services to businesses.
According to AWA, the collaboration marks a significant milestone in its commitment to enhancing the passenger experience by introducing a new and seamless way for customers to book flights and make payments.
The partnership was made known through a statement by the Head of Commercial, Africa World Airline, Jonathan Appiah, and made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday.
Appiah noted that the partnership with Paystack introduces a diverse range of payment options tailored to meet the needs of AWA’s passengers in Ghana, Nigeria and beyond.
He noted that passengers would now have the convenience of choosing from three payment options including card, mobile money, and Apple Pay.
Meanwhile, in Nigeria, passengers will benefit from an even broader range of payment methods, including cards, bank transfers, USSD, PayAttitude, and QR.
The statement read partly, “We are thrilled to partner with Paystack to offer our passengers a more convenient and streamlined booking and payment experience.’’
“At AWA, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance the overall travel experience for our customers, and we believe that this partnership with Paystack will significantly contribute to achieving that goal.”
He further explained that through the integration of Paystack’s payment gateway, AWA passengers can now enjoy a hassle-free booking process, with secure and reliable payment options tailored to their preferences.
“Whether booking flights from Ghana, Nigeria or the rest of the world, passengers can expect a seamless transaction process that ensures a smooth and efficient journey from start to finish.”
Also speaking, Co-founder and CEO of Paystack, Shola Akinlade, expressed joy with the development saying, “We are excited to partner with Africa World Airlines to provide passengers with a convenient and reliable payment experience. By offering a variety of payment options, we aim to make the booking process more accessible and inclusive for travellers across the region.”
