CellPoint Digital, a leading provider of payment orchestration solutions for the airlines and travel industries, today announced its expansion of its partnership with Southwest Airlines Co. for Getaways by Southwest™. The collaboration coincides with the launch of CellPoint Digital's new Cloud-Native Payment Orchestration Platform, demonstrating significant advancements in Travel Commerce technology.
Adjust modern retail through payment optimization
Southwest® leverages CellPoint Digital's new platform to deliver a personalized travel experience through advanced offers and order payment solutions. The platform provides a seamless combination of multiple payment methods, from credit cards and travel credits to alternative payment methods and RapidRewards® points, all within a single transaction.
“The growth in our relationship with Southwest Airlines reflects both the strength of our existing partnerships and the shared vision for the future of the airline,” he said. Christian GadingCEO of Cellpoint Digital. “With the launch of our new platform, we will help one of our most valuable airline partners navigate the critical transition to modern retail, providing greater control over our shopping experience while providing customer flexibility.”
Delivering the next generation of travel experiences through payment innovation
The implementation, scheduled to begin later in 2025, will showcase the enterprise-grade features of the platform with industry-leading reliability and processing power. This demonstrates the natural evolution of Southwest's payment technology strategy and creates a unified payment orchestration ecosystem that supports retail innovation.
“Southwest's enhanced collaboration with Getaways' CellPoint Digital represents the next chapter in the ongoing partnership,” he said. Case FordVice President of Technology – People and Finance at Southwest Airlines. “Their deep understanding of our business needs and proven track record of success have made them a clear choice to enhance payment processing for their vacation packages.
