Singapore, 16 January 2025 – AirAsia MOVE, ASEAN’s leading travel booking application and Online Travel Agency (OTA) platform under Capital A, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ant International’s Antom. This collaboration signifies a major step towards revolutionising travel through seamless payment integration within the AirAsia MOVE platform.
Under the agreement, AirAsia MOVE will work closely with Antom, Ant International’s payment and digitisation arm, alongside 2C2P, a global payments platform, and Antom subsidiary. Together, they will integrate state-of-the-art payment solutions, including payment orchestration and acquiring services for both card and local payment methods (LPMs). These enhancements aim to streamline payment processes, reduce cross-border transaction costs, and expand AirAsia MOVE’s consumer reach while offering customers a broader range of payment choices.
A Ceremony to Mark Progress
The partnership was celebrated at a signing ceremony attended by notable leaders, including Nadia Omer, CEO of AirAsia MOVE; Agnes Chua, Managing Director of Business and Product Development at 2C2P; and Leiming Chen, Chief Sustainability Officer of Ant International. Other senior executives from the involved organisations were also present to mark this significant occasion.
Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, highlighted the importance of this partnership in enhancing the overall ecosystem of Capital A’s businesses, “This collaboration with Antom and 2C2P not only benefits AirAsia MOVE but also strengthens our ecosystem by enhancing payment capabilities across our businesses. We look forward to a long-term partnership with Ant International as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”
Innovating Travel Payments
Expressing her enthusiasm, Nadia Omer, CEO of AirAsia MOVE, commented, “We are thrilled to join forces with Antom to redefine the way our customers experience travel payments. By integrating Antom and 2C2P’s advanced solutions, we’re enhancing efficiency, improving customer satisfaction, and delivering significant cost savings. This partnership underscores our commitment to innovation and delivering value to our customers across the region. We aim to simplify the complexities of cross-border transactions through this partnership, and it also aligns with AirAsia MOVE’s vision of providing seamless travel experiences. By leveraging Antom and 2C2P’s robust payment infrastructure, we can offer greater flexibility and convenience, addressing the diverse needs of our growing customer base in Southeast Asia and beyond.”
Gary Liu, General Manager of Antom, Ant International, commented, “We are proud to deepen our partnership with AirAsia MOVE in our joint journey to continuously drive innovation and elevate the payment experience for customers. Our advanced solutions, including payment orchestration and acquisition for both cards and LPMs, enable AirAsia MOVE to expand its reach to more consumers across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. By combining our expertise and AI-driven payment technologies, we are committed to improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer satisfaction, and unlocking long-term value together.”
Reggie Weston, Executive Director of Business and Product Development of 2C2P, added, “We are excited to deepen our longstanding partnership with AirAsia MOVE together with Antom, and bring the latest advanced payment features to empower AirAsia MOVE to meet the needs of their customers everywhere in an optimal and seamless way.”
Expanding Beyond Payments
This partnership builds upon a broader strategic alliance established in March between Capital A and Ant International. This collaboration encompasses diverse initiatives, including integrating more payment methods, fostering digital marketing and sponsorship opportunities, and enhancing access to sustainable finance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Antom’s extensive payment network spans over 40 countries, supporting more than 100 currencies. Its AI-driven technologies ensure transaction security, optimise costs, and streamline operations. Meanwhile, 2C2P offers integration with over 400 payment methods and 600,000 alternative payment locations, facilitating seamless online, mobile, and offline transactions.
