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ECR launches mobile payment solution to help drive ancillary revenues in the airline industry

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Posted on March 6, 2015

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· Last updated: March 11, 2019

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ECR Announces Launch of AirPoS Solution

ECR Retail Systems, the London-based Mobile Point of Sale (MPoS) specialist announced the launch of AirPoS, its retail payments system specifically designed for airline operators.

AirPoS, which uses the same sophisticated mobile payment technology as its RailPoS solution, will enable airlines to offer passengers an enhanced inflight experience and increase their income from ancillary revenues by incentivising greater onboard spending.

Key Features and Technology Behind AirPoS

Using sophisticated mobile payment technology and a fully PCI compliant, lightweight all in one terminal, AirPoS offers crews greater visibility of both transactions and stock information. As a result, airlines will have the ability to identify, track and sell the most popular products on different flight routes, using touchscreen technology and detailed reporting facilities.

ECR’s Track Record in Payment Technologies

ECR’s successful implementation of mobile payment technology solutions for companies across the globe, includes World Duty Free and East Coast Trains. In the first year since introducing ECR’s solution, East Coast has seen a 54% rise in transactions and a 61% increase in sales.

Industry Challenges and Market Opportunity

Simon Pont, CEO, ECR Retail Systems said: “We believe that increasing passenger numbers can and should mean greater ancillary revenue. In an environment of competitive airport retailing and time-poor passengers it is more important than ever to create the best retail experience on board. Get that right and people will want more.

“Our AirPoS solution has been created to directly respond these industry developments and will enable airlines to offer a better service to passengers, gain greater transparency on in-flight sales and increase their ancillary revenue streams.”

Key Takeaways

  • ECR Retail Systems has launched AirPoS, a mobile payment solution tailored for airlines to boost ancillary revenue.
  • AirPoS leverages the technology behind ECR’s RailPoS, offering PCI-compliant, lightweight terminals with transaction and stock visibility.
  • The system enables airlines to track and optimise popular in‑flight products and provides detailed reporting and touchscreen convenience.
  • ECR’s prior deployments, including with East Coast Trains, drove significant transactional growth and sales increases.
  • AirPoS aims to enhance passenger experience, improve crew sales efficiency, and increase airline ancillary income.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AirPoS?
AirPoS is ECR Retail Systems’ mobile payments solution designed specifically for airline operators, using lightweight, all‑in‑one PCI‑compliant terminals to handle in‑flight retail transactions efficiently.
How does AirPoS help airlines increase ancillary revenue?
AirPoS enables airlines to track popular onboard products, manage stock and transactions in real time, and deliver reports that help optimise sales and incentivise passenger spending.
Has ECR implemented similar technology elsewhere?
Yes, ECR’s RailPoS solution deployed with East Coast Trains resulted in a 54% rise in transactions and a 61% increase in sales in the first year.
Who is behind ECR Retail Systems?
ECR Retail Systems is a London‑based specialist in mobile point‑of‑sale technologies, serving retail and transit sectors globally.
What benefits does AirPoS offer crew?
AirPoS gives crew better visibility of transactions and stock, simplifies on‑board selling with touchscreen terminals, and supports enhanced reporting to drive sales.

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