Payment processing for airlines, charter operators and aviation service companies, with global multi-currency acceptance, fraud prevention and flexible settlement options. Apply with confidence.
Airlines are considered high risk because tickets are paid for weeks or months before the flight, which creates long future-delivery exposure, and because cancellations, schedule changes and booking fraud drive chargebacks. As a high risk merchant account provider, Daystar provides tailored payment solutions for the unique requirements of the airline sector, from scheduled carriers to charter and private aviation operators.
We help you accept payments from customers worldwide in multiple currencies, with robust fraud detection to secure bookings and flexible settlement options suited to your operation. A compliance-focused approach helps you meet card-brand and industry requirements for travel merchants, and our team consults with you to structure reserves, descriptors and refund flows.
Daystar works with 20 acquiring banks across 4 continents and offers domestic and offshore processing and multiple MIDs. There are no long-term contracts, and most decisions arrive within 24 hours. Our team reviews your routes, booking window and refund history so your account is placed with an acquiring bank experienced in travel.
Accept major cards for ticket sales, seat upgrades, baggage fees and onboard purchases. Processing is set up for future-delivery travel volume, and fraud controls help catch stolen-card bookings, which often target last-minute and one-way international tickets. Airline payment processing with Daystar also covers charter deposits, group fares and change fees under the same account.


Connect a payment gateway to your booking engine, reservation system or charter quote platform. Tokenization, 3D Secure support, address and CVV checks and custom fraud rules help simplify booking processes and manage transactions efficiently. Booking management is simpler when every payment, refund and change fee is linked to the passenger record for reconciliation and dispute evidence.
Let travelers book and pay from their phones and take card payments at the gate, on board or at an FBO with mobile readers. Mobile payments cover ancillary sales such as seat selection and in-flight purchases. Every mobile payment appears in the same reporting as web bookings.

Collect from corporate travel accounts, tour operators and charter clients with ACH and eCheck. Bank payments are ideal for large group bookings and private charter invoices where card fees and chargeback exposure are higher. Payment status can update your booking records automatically, so operations teams see which charters are paid before dispatch.

Bill loyalty memberships, lounge access plans, subscription flying programs and jet card installments with recurring billing. Automated charges and clear renewal notices keep membership revenue steady. Failed-payment retries and account updater keep members active, and clear cancellation terms help prevent disputes. These programs give airlines predictable revenue alongside ticket sales that swing with the season.

Sell fares worldwide with multi-currency acceptance and domestic or offshore processing. Presenting prices in the traveler’s currency improves conversion, and routing international cards to suitable acquiring banks reduces cross-border declines. Global payment acceptance with local currency options helps airlines compete for travelers who book from home in their own currency, and reporting shows performance by market.

CBD and hemp credit card processing is a vital component for businesses operating in the burgeoning cannabinoid industry. As the demand for CBD products continues to rise, seamless and secure payment solutions have become imperative. With dedicated services tailored to the unique needs of CBD and hemp merchants, businesses can now efficiently process credit card transactions, providing customers with a convenient and trustworthy purchasing experience.
Daystar’s specialized Airline payment gateways are tailored to the unique needs of businesses, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigating the challenges associated with the industry’s financial landscape. By offering reliable and seamless electronic payment processing, these gateways empower businesses to accept payments for CBD products, providing customers with a convenient and trustworthy purchasing experience.
Optimize your CBD and hemp business with our advanced ACH transfer and eCheck solutions, providing a secure and efficient payment processing experience. Say goodbye to the limitations of traditional payment methods and embrace the convenience of electronic checks. Our seamless ACH transfer system ensures quick and reliable transactions, allowing customers to make purchases with ease.n Yes. We offer chargeback alerts and fraud protection tools, with availability depending on your program. Our systems help flag fraudulent transactions and reduce chargeback risk.
Yes, we provide multiple MIDs. This feature is especially beneficial for businesses looking to diversify their payment processing across different products or services.
Tickets are sold long before the service is delivered, so a cancellation or operator failure can create large refund and chargeback exposure. Acquirers may ask about your operating certificates, refund and cancellation policies, and financial statements, and some set a reserve. Clear fare rules and prompt refund handling help keep accounts healthy.
Yes. We support charter operators, jet card programs and aviation service companies as well as scheduled carriers.
Settlement options vary by acquiring bank and risk profile. We consult with you to choose an approach suited to your cash flow and booking window.
Complete our online application, consult with our aviation payment specialists to shape the right setup, and then start processing once you are approved.