Airline
Payment Processing Solutions

Payment processing for airlines, charter operators and aviation service companies, with global multi-currency acceptance, fraud prevention and flexible settlement options. Apply with confidence.

Airline payment processing

Why Choose Daystar for Airline Payment Processing

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.

Our Airline Merchant Account Features

Airline FAQ

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.

Absolutely. Our infrastructure is equipped to handle high-volume transactions efficiently, ensuring that your business operations are smooth and uninterrupted, regardless of the transaction volume.

Yes, we provide multiple MIDs. This feature is especially beneficial for businesses looking to diversify their payment processing across different products or services.

We have partnerships with 20 acquiring banks. This extensive network allows us to offer more reliability and flexibility in processing your payments.
Yes, we provide both domestic and offshore processing solutions, giving you the flexibility to choose what best suits your business model and customer base.

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.

Our payment processing solution supports a wide range of payment methods, including all major credit and debit cards, to ensure that you can cater to all your customers’ preferences.
The account setup process is streamlined and efficient. Once you submit all required documents, we aim to get your account up and running as quickly as possible, typically within a few business days.

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.

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