Vueling’s crypto payments are reaching passengers in Europe as the budget airline looks to the future to innovate on customer needs. Starting in 2023, the Spanish budget airline will accept cryptocurrencies as a method of booking a flight. Vueling will also look at ways to incorporate NFT into its overall strategy. It will be the first airline in Europe to do so.
What is the Vueling crypto initiative?
flying NFT and Crypto payments are expected to start in the second half of 2023. Customers will be able to purchase their tickets using cryptocurrencies. Vueling has also partnered with Web3 technology company Criptan to explore different uses of blockchain technology. This can even include NFTs.
This is a boon for crypto-native Europeans who will now be able to fly fiat-free…read it again. It is also a good sign for the industry in general. As the cryptocurrency continues to prove its worth as a payment method, it also brings validation to NFTs and the rest of Web3.
How is Criptan involved?
the association with cryptan is important, especially for the Spanish technology sector. Vueling is the leading airline in Spain by destinations and fleet size. The adoption of cryptocurrencies as a payment method is significant because it will allow Vueling’s 34 million passengers to fly without having to use fiat.
Furthermore, Criptan is a payments startup based in Valencia. Its services for individual clients include a crypto wallet, interest, and a debit card that can convert cryptocurrency to USDC. With Criptan and Vueling set to explore the different ways blockchain technology can be incorporated into the customer experience, payments appear to remain at the center. Time will tell how NFTs fit into the mix.
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