Travelport partners with ACI Worldwide to launch intelligent payment fraud controls for airline industry

Travelport, the travel commerce platform, has partnered with ACI Worldwide, which provides electronic banking and payment solutions, to deliver an intelligent fraud control and settlement solution for its airline customers called Travelport Authorize Plus. The airline industry is a target for cyber criminals globally. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the industry incurs losses of $1 billion per year from fraudsters using stolen, compromised or fake credit card details to buy airline tickets. With the travel industry suffering from high levels of fraud, the impact on the bottom line can be severe. Travelport Authorize Plus enhances Travelport’s existing