Webus International has secured a major partnership with Air China to explore integrating XRP as a payment option for flights and loyalty rewards. The collaboration will give Webus direct access to Air China’s extensive PhoenixMiles loyalty program, which boasts over 60 million members.
The partnership aims to leverage XRP’s speed and low transaction costs to streamline cross-border payments, potentially reducing the high fees and delays common in traditional systems. For Air China, this move could enhance the competitiveness of its loyalty program by offering members new ways to earn and redeem points.
Webus chose XRP due to its ability to handle the large volume of transactions typical of the aviation industry, while also ensuring regulatory compliance through collaboration with Ripple’s enterprise network.
This deal is well-timed with upcoming upgrades to the XRP Ledger (XRPL), such as XLS-70 for digital credentials and XLS-80 for closed institutional markets. These enhancements are expected to attract more financial institutions to the XRPL, potentially boosting the demand for XRP.
The partnership with Air China serves as a significant test case for XRP’s application in the global travel sector, expanding its real-world use for fast, efficient cross-border settlements.
September 2025, Cryptoniteuae
