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FEATURE AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

No More In-flight Credit Card Frauds

Rockwell Collins launches new Live Credit Card Authorisation service
By Jay Menon
IN-FLIGHT CREDIT CARD SALES MAkE common victims of credit card frauds.
for an important revenue stream for many To address the need to combat in-flight
airlines. The ability to make in-flight credit card frauds, Rockwell Collins
purchases with credit cards has allowed has launched a new Live Credit Card
passengers to enjoy a variety of services Authorisation (Live CCA) service, an
such as on-board duty free shopping, seat industry-first service enabling airlines to
upgrades and meal purchases, enhancing conduct these transactions in real-time
the passenger experience while they are using Wi-Fi over its existing ARINC ACARS
travelling. however, current technologies infrastructure. In addition, the service
still limit most credit card transactions opens up future possibilities of accepting
that take place in the air from actually other payment modes such as debit card,
going through to the credit card company e-Wallet as well as live frequent flyer
in real-time, making airlines the most miles accrual and redemption program.
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