阿拉伯航空成為中東第一家使用AE硬幣接受加密貨幣支付的航空公司

中東低成本航空公司阿拉伯航空已宣布與Mbank建立合作夥伴關係，以使用加密貨幣AE硬幣接受航空公司服務的旅行付款。

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced a partnership with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the United Arab Emirates’ first fully integrated digital bank, to accept the Mena region’s first AED-backed stablecoin, AE Coin, for travel on the airline’s services.

阿拉伯航空是中東和北非的第一家也是最大的低成本承運人，宣布與阿拉伯聯合酋長國聯合酋長國聯合酋長國Al Maryah社區銀行（Mbank）建立合作夥伴關係，以接受MENA地區首個AED AED BASBED STABLECOIN，AE COIN，AE COIN，用於該機場的服務。

The airline says the partnership marks a “revolutionary leap in digital payments, offering a seamless, secure booking experience through AE Coin.”

該航空公司表示，合作夥伴關係標誌著“數字支付的革命性飛躍，通過AE硬幣提供了無縫，安全的預訂體驗。”

The partnership will enable the use of AE Coin payments for flight bookings through the AEC Wallet App. Air Arabia is the first airline in the region to offer stablecoin-based payments, highlighting the carrier’s commitment to introducing innovative digital solutions to its customer base.

該合作夥伴關係將通過AEC錢包應用程序將AE硬幣付款用於飛行預訂。阿拉伯航空是該地區第一家提供基於Stablecoin的付款的航空公司，強調了航空公司致力於將創新的數字解決方案引入其客戶群的承諾。

As the UAE’s first AED-backed stablecoin, AE Coin is pegged 1:1 to the UAE Dirham, ensuring price stability, security, and low transaction fees. With this integration, Air Arabia’s customers can select the AEC Wallet at checkout when booking via Arabia’s website, offering a new convenient payment alternative that aligns with the UAE’s vision of a digital-first economy.

作為阿聯酋第一個由AED支持的Stablecoin，AE硬幣與阿聯酋Dirham掛鉤，以確保價格穩定，安全性和低交易費用。通過這種整合，阿拉伯航空的客戶通過阿拉伯網站預訂時可以在結帳時選擇AEC錢包，提供了一種新的方便付款替代方案，該替代方案與阿聯酋對數字優先經濟的願景保持一致。

“We are proud to partner with Mbank to introduce AE Coin as a secure and innovative payment option for our customers,” said Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia. “At Air Arabia, we are committed to embracing digitalization across our operations, and this partnership reflects our efforts to enhance our customer experience through technology. The newly introduced payment option through AEC Wallet reflects our ongoing efforts to adopt smart solutions that bring greater value, choice, and flexibility to our growing customer base.”

“我們很榮幸能與Mbank合作，將AE硬幣作為我們客戶的安全和創新的付款方式，” Arabia Arabia集團首席執行官Adel Al Ali說。 “在阿拉伯航空，我們致力於在我們的業務中擁抱數字化，這種夥伴關係反映了我們通過技術增強客戶體驗的努力。通過AEC錢包，新介紹的付款方式反映了我們持續的努力，反映了我們為採用更大價值，選擇和靈活性的智能解決方案，並為我們成長的客戶基礎帶來靈活性。”

Mohammed Wassim Khayata, CEO of Mbank, added, “We are pleased to partner with Air Arabia to offer AE Coin as a payment option for travelers. Air Arabia’s strong reputation as a leading low-cost carrier operator serving a diverse customer base aligns perfectly with our mission to provide accessible, secure, and affordable digital payment solutions to our community. Through this partnership, we are not only enhancing the booking process but also contributing to the UAE’s broader goal of creating a truly inclusive, digitally empowered financial ecosystem.”

Mbank首席執行官穆罕默德·瓦西姆·卡亞塔（Mohammed Wassim Khayata阿聯酋建立一個真正包容的，數字化的金融生態系統的更廣泛的目標。”

Ramez Rafeek, General Manager of AED Stablecoin, stated: “This partnership with Air Arabia is a key milestone for AE Coin as it makes digital currency even more accessible to everyday consumers. By integrating AE Coin into flight bookings, we are simplifying the payment experience for travelers and enabling a seamless cashless solution that aligns with the growing digital economy. Air Arabia’s leadership in adopting digital payment solutions within the aviation industry is an exciting development that will set the stage for wider adoption of digital currencies in the region.”

Ramez Rafeek, General Manager of AED Stablecoin, stated: “This partnership with Air Arabia is a key milestone for AE Coin as it makes digital currency even more accessible to everyday consumers. By integrating AE Coin into flight bookings, we are simplifying the payment experience for travelers and enabling a seamless cashless solution that aligns with the growing digital economy. Air Arabia's leadership in adopting digital payment solutions within the aviation industry is an令人興奮的發展將為該地區更廣泛採用數字貨幣的採用奠定基礎。”

While Air Arabia becomes the first airline in the Middle Eastern low-cost arena to accept cryptocurrency payments, several airlines now accept such payments, often through third-party platforms or in partnership with digital payment providers. Some of the major international airlines that accept crypto for flights include Delta, United, and Emirates, among others.

儘管阿拉伯航空成為中東低成本競技場接受加密貨幣支付的第一家航空公司，但幾家航空公司現在通常通過第三方平台或與數字支付提供商合作接受此類付款。一些接受加密貨幣的主要國際航空公司包括三角洲，聯合和阿聯酋等。

In 2014, Air Baltic distinguished itself by being an early adopter of Bitcoin for direct flight purchases, setting a precedent within the airline sector. The airline’s acceptance of several cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Dogecoin, provided travelers with a range of payment methods. The move to accept cryptocurrencies was seen as part of a wider plan to improve customer service and simplify the payment experience, in a move that has since been adopted by many other carriers.

2014年，巴羅的海航空（Air Baltic）成為了直接購買比特幣的早期採用者，並在航空公司領域樹立了先例。該航空公司接受了幾種加密貨幣，例如比特幣現金，以太坊和Dogecoin，為旅行者提供了各種付款方式。接受加密貨幣的舉動被視為改善客戶服務並簡化付款經驗的更廣泛計劃的一部分，此舉已被許多其他承運人採用。