The World Financial Symposium & World Passenger Symposium (WFS & WPS), hosted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), recently concluded successfully in Istanbul, Türkiye. Under the theme ” Destination, Transformation – Ready for take off!”, the event brought together global aviation leaders, finance, and technology experts to explore new transformations and growth pathways for the aviation travel business model.
As a global digital payment technology service provider, Oceanpayment was invited to participate, focusing on the payment system upgrades driven by the modernization of the aviation travel industry and driving sustained growth in business value. This marks a significant milestone for Oceanpayment in accelerating payment intelligence and business model transformation within the new cycle of the aviation travel industry.


AI-Driven Transformation Powering Strategic Growth in Global Aviation
The forum featured in-depth discussions on key topics including Offer & Order, payment process optimization, and passenger experience enhancement. Oceanpayment CSO Dan Owens was invited to join the panel discussion “Agentic AI in Payments – The Future is Near?”, engaging with global industry experts from aviation, finance, and technology sectors to explore the real-world value, potential risks, and cutting-edge opportunities of Agentic AI within payment ecosystems.
“The future of AI is not about replacing people — it’s about how we collaborate with AI to deliver trust at scale. This is where the true value lies.” — Oceanpayment CSO Dan Owens
With the implementation of AI technology, payment systems are undergoing a transformation from being simply executional to becoming intelligent and strategic. For aviation travel enterprises, Payments are no longer just the endpoint of transactions but a strategic enabler throughout the passenger journey. By leveraging payment technology innovation capabilities, aviation travel companies can not only optimize transaction efficiency and revenue management but also enhance risk control precision, making every payment a catalyst for business value.




Connecting Payments, Expanding New Global Routes
Leveraging years of industry experience and technology innovation, Oceanpayment has built a payment service network covering more than 230 countries and regions worldwide. With core capabilities including global acquiring, corporate cards, global funds management, and intelligent risk control, Oceanpayment provides aviation travel enterprises with a flexible, efficient, and secure an integrated cross-border payment solution, alongside customized services tailored to diverse business scenarios.
Currently, Oceanpayment has established in-depth collaborations with internationally renowned airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Air Macau, China Southern Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines. From enhancing the passenger experience to improving corporate operational efficiency, Oceanpayment comprehensively supports aviation travel enterprises in achieving digital transformation and international business expansion.
Seamless Integration:Payments Embedded Throughout the Entire Journey
As the aviation industry moving beyond “ticket sales” towards “full-journey retailization,” the role of payments is undergoing a structural transformation. Oceanpayment will continue to be driven by innovative technology, integrating its payment technology innovation capabilities into the global service ecosystem. We aim to transform every transaction into a strategic and valuable opportunity, supporting aviation travel companies in enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing business models, and improving risk management across the entire passenger journey.
The Next Generation of Aviation Travel Payments: Not Just Faster, But Smarter.




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