Tap to Pay on iPhone Takes Flight for Elavon, Delta Air Lines

Buying a snack or premium beverage on Delta Air Lines flights just became quicker and easier for both flight attendants and passengers. Delta Air Lines and Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank and one of the largest payments processors globally, now offer Tap to Pay on iPhone across all U.S.-based domestic flights, allowing travelers to pay simply and easily with contactless credit cards credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and other digital wallets.

With the introduction of Tap to Pay on iPhone, Delta flight attendants can now bypass the hassle of managing a separate card reader, which often comes with challenges such as maintaining a charge and ensuring connectivity. Now, they can leverage airline-issued iPhones that they’re already using for other business uses like checking seat assignments and providing upgrades, to now facilitate secure, seamless, and effortless payments from travelers, enhancing the overall customer experience.

“Through our collaboration with leading technology partners like Apple, we are revolutionizing payment experiences for our merchants. Tap to Pay on iPhone expands where payments can be accepted, even across all domestic Delta Air Lines flights. More importantly, it leverages the power of the iPhone to make advanced payment capabilities more accessible and convenient,” said Jamie Walker, chief executive officer at Elavon.

Today, all U.S.-based Delta flight attendants are enabled with Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone solution. With Tap to Pay on iPhone, Delta Air Lines passengers can choose to pay with their contactless credit or debit card, iPhone or Apple Watch, or other digital wallet.