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National Post
22-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Corpay Lodging Launches All-New Mobile App and Added Hotels, Built for Workforce Travel
Article content WICHITA, Kan. — Corpay Lodging, formerly known as CLC Lodging, just dropped its biggest mobile upgrade yet. Article content 'We redesigned everything with our users in mind,' added Chris Kramer, Chief Product Officer for Corpay's lodging solutions. 'Cleaner visuals, better hotel data, more control—this is travel tech made for people who don't sit behind a desk.' Article content Meet the new Corpay Lodging mobile app—a cleaner, smarter, more powerful way for workforce travelers to book and manage hotel stays on the go. Starting today, Corpay Lodging members can download the redesigned app for free on iOS and Android. Article content Whether you're booking travel for a dispersed workforce or just trying to get through check-in after a long shift, this app is built to make the experience simpler and frustration-free. Article content 'We're solving for real-world travel,' said Ryan Guthrie, Lodging Group President of Corpay. 'With more hotel options, smarter tools, and a completely reimagined experience, we're giving crews and coordinators exactly what they need. And early feedback shows it's already making workforce travel easier, more predictable, and more efficient.' Article content The new Corpay Lodging app features: Article content 'We redesigned everything with our users in mind,' added Chris Kramer, Chief Product Officer for Corpay's lodging solutions. 'Cleaner visuals, better hotel data, more control—this is travel tech made for people who don't sit behind a desk.' Article content Corpay Lodging supports field-based industries like construction, transportation, energy, and government, booking over 20 million room nights a year. The new app is part of the company's larger mission to modernize, control costs, and simplify workforce travel across the U.S and Canada. Article content Download the app now: Article content Download on the App Store Article content Article content Get it on Google Play Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content Chad Corley Article content Article content Article content Article content
Telegraph
22-07-2025
- Telegraph
Ryanair is banning paper boarding passes. Here's everything you need to know
Soon, the days of tucking your boarding pass into your passport will be a distant memory. As more airlines move towards digital boarding passes – including Ryanair, which will ban paper boarding passes from November 2025 – those once-essential tickets are quickly being replaced by apps and digital downloads on your smartphone. But what if you don't have a smartphone, or run out of battery while airside? How do the rules vary between airlines? And which airports refuse to move with the times? As printed passes become passé, here's everything you need to know. In this guide: Which countries require a printed boarding pass? Do I need to print my boarding pass? How do I get a digital boarding pass? Boarding pass rules: Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, British Airways and more What is a boarding pass? Quite simply, it's your flight ticket – but it holds a surprising amount of information, says Dan Murphy, head of aviation at Flight Centre UK. That little pass includes: 'your full name, date of travel, flight number, origin, destination, booking reference, ticket number, seat number, time of departure, boarding time, boarding group and frequent flyer number and status.' Do all destinations accept digital boarding passes? No – a few still require printed boarding passes for departures, and refuse to accept digital ones. For example, all airports in Morocco require print-outs, including Marrakech and Casablanca. Turkey also demands the old-fashioned way, though it makes an exception for departures from Dalaman. In Albania, you'll need a paper pass to fly from Tirana. You'll either be notified by your airline if a printed boarding pass is required, or simply be unable to download one when checking in online. When you arrive at departures, just go to the check-in desk to collect your paperwork. You won't be charged: all airlines we quizzed said that when flying from the above airports, paper boarding passes will be free of charge – even on Ryanair, after it switches to digital boarding passes from November.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
STARFLYER Inc. Partners with IBS Software to transform its STAR LINK Loyalty platform
TOKYO, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- STARFLYER Inc., Japan's premium airline, has successfully upgraded its STAR LINK loyalty platform by adopting IBS Software's iLoyal solution. This move marks a significant step in STARFLYER's strategy to modernise its customer engagement systems and deliver a more seamless, personalised travel experience. The transition from a legacy in-house system to IBS Software's cloud-native, scalable loyalty solution enables tighter integration with both domestic and international Passenger Service Systems (PSS), positioning STAR LINK for ongoing growth. The new loyalty platform enhances functionality across mobile and web, offering real-time flight updates, digital membership cards, and access to exclusive tier-based rewards. A major highlight of the upgrade is the launch of a completely overhauled mobile app and member portal, which enables a seamless self-service experience. Members also benefit from a unified platform that simplifies their journey—from managing loyalty status to accessing personalised services. Thanks to iLoyal's Partner Integration Hub, STARFLYER has been able to form innovative partnerships, offering their members the benefits of a broader earn ecosystem. Powered by IBS Software's advanced customer-centric engine, STARFLYER gains insights that enable personalised communications and targeted engagement. The flexibility of iLoyal allows STARFLYER to dynamically adapt its loyalty offering, improving the experience for passengers and business for their partners while supporting the airline's broader digital transformation Goto, Senior Vice President of Innovation Promotion at STARFLYER Inc., comments, "Partnering with IBS Software to upgrade our STAR LINK platform is a major step in enhancing the customer experience. This transformation not only strengthens how we engage with members but also sets the foundation for modernising other legacy systems across our business. It's the first move in a broader digital overhaul that will elevate every stage of the passenger journey."Marcus Puffer, Vice President & Head of Loyalty Solutions at IBS Software, says, "This collaboration with STARFLYER highlights iLoyal's adaptability for mid-size carriers as well as larger airlines. We're proud to support STARFLYER's vision for modernisation and delighted to expand our footprint in the Japanese and broader Asia-Pacific market."To find out more about the cloud-based iLoyal management platform, visit here. About IBS SOFTWARE IBS Software is a leading SaaS solutions provider to the travel industry globally, managing mission-critical operations for customers in the aviation, tour & cruise, hospitality, and energy resources industries. IBS Software's solutions for the aviation industry cover fleet & crew operations, aircraft maintenance, passenger services, loyalty programs, staff travel, and air cargo management. Across the hospitality sector, IBS Software offers a cloud-native, unified platform for hotels and travel sellers, including central reservation (CRS), property management (PMS), revenue management (RMS), call centre, booking engine, loyalty, and distribution. For the tour & cruise industry, IBS provides a comprehensive, customer-centric, digital platform that covers onshore, online and on-board solutions. Across the energy & resources industry, we provide logistics management solutions that cover logistics planning, operations & accommodation management. The Consulting and Digital Transformation (CDx) business focuses on driving digital transformation initiatives of its customers, leveraging its domain knowledge, digital technologies and engineering excellence. IBS Software operates from 17 offices across the world. Further information can be found at Follow us: Blog | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram About STARFLYER Inc. STARFLYER Inc. is a Japanese airline headquartered at Kitakyushu Airport in Fukuoka Prefecture. Established in December 2002, the company began operations in 2006 and has positioned itself as "an airline, nowhere in the world", offering premium services at competitive prices. STARFLYER is known for its sleek black aircraft livery and spacious leather seats equipped with power outlets on all domestic flights. The airline operates a fleet of Airbus A320s and serves key destinations across Japan, including Tokyo (Haneda), Fukuoka, Osaka (Kansai), Nagoya (Chubu), and Yamaguchi Ube. With a strong focus on customer comfort and stylish branding, STARFLYER aims to deliver a refined travel experience. The company also maintains strategic partnerships, including code-sharing agreements with ANA, enhancing its network and accessibility. STARFLYER continues to grow as a distinctive and customer-focused airline in Japan's aviation industry. Further information can be found at Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IBS Software
Skift
15-07-2025
- Business
- Skift
Why the AI Revolution in Travel Depends on Payment Infrastructure
AI is transforming travel tech, but to truly benefit, hotels need to modernize their payment systems. Skift Podcast Compelling discussions with travel industry leaders and creatives who are helping to shape the future of travel. Compelling discussions with travel industry leaders and creatives who are helping to shape the future of travel. Learn More AI is rapidly reshaping the travel industry, but companies that want to fully leverage its potential must prioritize their payment infrastructure, says Jess Conroy, founder and CEO of ROH, a payment management platform for the hospitality sector. Conroy, who launched ROH two years ago, recently raised $9.2 million in a funding round led by Highgate Technology Ventures and Acrew Capital. Prior to ROH, Conroy launched Carats & Cake, a platform that provided assistance to couples looking to pay the upfront cost of wedding event venues. During a recent episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Conroy talked about the critical role payments play as both the starting point and final touch of the guest experience – 'payments are the infrastructure play,' she told Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali. Listen to This Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Why Payment Infrastructure Is Important Conroy said 80% of transactions at hotels currently require an employee to manually process them. • 'If we don't invest in the infrastructure, especially today in the environment with AI and all the technology, if you don't have an infrastructure, you can't exploit any of the innovation that's coming.' • 'If you don't have the right foundation, the woman whose desk has a stack of papers on it, they're gonna be so far behind and trying to take advantage of any innovation.' How ROH Works Conroy provided an example of a hotel event to illustrate how ROH automates the process of managing payments, which has historically been highly manual — from signing contracts to paying invoices and tracking changes. • 'That contract gets loaded into our system, our software reads that contract, (and) automatically sends you out invoices.' • 'It allows you to one-click pay — however you choose to pay. (It) automatically sends payment confirmations, and then follows up with you throughout the duration of that booking.' She added that if the value of the booking were to change, the additional information would be stored inside ROH, and the system would adjust automatically. Limited Areas of Innovation Conroy, who considers ROH to be 'a payments software business,' said that all the innovation she's seen during her roughly 15 years working in hospitality has focused on top-line revenue growth. • 'Generating more revenue, making every experience more valuable back to the business owner definitely matters.' • 'But what was often overlooked is the fact that for every new revenue stream, the support became very operationally inefficient.' What ROH Is Looking to Accomplish However, ROH isn't meant to replace other platforms. • 'We like to think that we're sort of the underpinnings, if you will, and we're not trying to be another system.' • 'We're trying to be a foundational layer that can eventually speak to the other systems that they're already using.' Conroy added that if hotels don't have to worry about payment-related issues, they can 'get back to hospitality.' • 'And you can get back to having the people on property focus on revenue-generating activities.' • 'As opposed to what a lot of time is spent on today, which are operational burdens that really shouldn't exist with the technology we have today.' Related
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudia and almatar partner to launch smart post-arrival services for corporate travelers
Jeddah: Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced a strategic partnership with almatar, a leading travel-tech platform, to introduce a new suite of smart post-arrival services designed to enhance the corporate travel experience across the Kingdom. The agreement was signed by Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer at Saudia, and Abdulelah AlMehdar, Managing Director of Aamal & Flights at almatar. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering integrated and innovative solutions that support the evolving needs of business travelers. Through this collaboration, travelers using HR systems such as ZenHR and Kayan HR will be able to access a range of personalized post-arrival services via the almatar platform. These include tailored hospitality offers, extended stay options, and ground transport solutions, all seamlessly integrated with company travel policies and employee profiles to ensure a streamlined and efficient journey from arrival onwards. Arved von zur Muehlen stated: 'Our collaboration with almatar reflects our ongoing commitment to redefining the travel experience for our guests. By introducing smart, integrated post-arrival services tailored to the needs of business travelers, we are enhancing convenience, efficiency, and value across every touchpoint. It also reinforces Saudia's role as a key enabler of digital innovation.' Faisal Alrajhi, CEO of almatar, said: 'This partnership reflects our mutual commitment to innovation. We're not just selling tickets; we're building a smarter ecosystem that enhances the traveler's experience even beyond arrival.' This initiative forms part of Saudia's wider digital transformation strategy and supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Aviation Strategy, particularly in enhancing business travel, advancing technology-led services, and strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as a global hub for tourism, logistics, and enterprise. -Ends- About Saudia: Saudia (Saudia Airlines) is the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1945, the company has grown to become one of the Middle East's largest airlines. Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleet with 148 aircraft. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia. A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Saudia has also been a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since 2012. Saudia was recently recognized as the World's Most Improved Airline 2024 by Skytrax, marking the third time it has received this accolade, alongside 14 other distinguished awards. Saudia has also been awarded the "World Class Airline 2024" for the third consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards. Additionally, also ranked top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by Cirium. For more information on Saudia, please visit About almatar: almatar is one of the most advanced and trusted travel platforms in the Middle East, serving millions of users across both B2C and B2B segments. From flight bookings and hotel stays to travel insurance and enterprise-level travel management, almatar delivers a seamless, tech-driven experience rooted in innovation and customer-centricity. With continuous investment in digital infrastructure and a strong focus on localized solutions, almatar is shaping the future of smart travel — from Saudi Arabia to the world.
