In this week’s issue of Crypto for Advisors, learn how brands are leveraging blockchain to innovate loyalty programs.
Etihad Airways ‘Horizon Club’ Web3 Loyalty Program Will Let You Stake NFTs for Miles
Holders of its EY-ZERO1 NFT collection will be able to lock up their assets to earn Etihad miles that can be redeeed on real-world flights and upgrades.
Japan’s Largest Airline Group ANA Launches NFT Marketplace
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is also working on a metaverse travel experience that will integrate passengers’ flight histories into their digital avatars.
It’s a Small (Virtual) World After All
Disney reportedly lays off its metaverse team, and the U.K. Treasury cancels its NFT plans, but on the bright side, NFTs for tickets are having a moment.
American Airlines partners with decentralized travel market Winding Tree
The airline industry is still reeling from the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, which shut down the global economy and restricted travel.
Subsidiary of Mexican airline Volaris accepts Bitcoin payments
El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption agenda continues apace, this time extending to a local airline.
Norwegian Air Could Allow Customers to Pay for Flights in Crypto This Spring
Norwegian would accept cryptocurrency payments via its sister firm, crypto exchange NBX.
Venezuela’s Maduro: Airlines Must Use Petros to Pay for Fuel
The state oil company will only accept petro for airplane fuel, per a new decree from Venezuela’s president.
Norwegian Bank Invests in Crypto Exchange Founded By Airline Magnate
Savings bank Sparebanken Øst has just taken a stake in NBX, a crypto exchange set up by Norwegian Air founder Bjørn Kjos.
Norwegian Air to Accept Bitcoin Through Exchange Set up By Founder
Business magnate Bjørn Kjos and his family have reportedly set up a crypto exchange and plan to offer bitcoin payments at Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Russia’s Largest Airline Tests Blockchain in Bid to Track Fuel Payments
Russia’s S7 Airline tested a blockchain application to settle payments and paperworks via a distributed network during an aircraft’s refueling process
Singapore Airlines’ Blockchain-Based Loyalty Program Takes Off
Singapore Airlines has officially launched its blockchain-based loyalty program for frequent customers.