Airlines and Tech Start-ups Converge at inaugural oneworld Loyalty Summit

In Fort Worth, the oneworld Alliance has launched its inaugural Loyalty Summit, a first-of-its-kind gathering designed to bridge the gap between legacy carriers and emerging tech innovators. By inviting start-ups to pitch directly to industry leaders, the event marks a shift toward integrating loyalty into the broader digital ecosystem.

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The one-day summit aims to evolve customer rewards beyond traditional flight miles, focusing on sectors like financial services, hospitality, and digital verification. As airlines face pressure to increase personalization, the alliance is positioning itself to capture value from daily consumer interactions, from banking to retail.

Ole Orvér, CEO of oneworld, described loyalty as a strategic engine for growth, fueled by new partnerships and advanced technology. The event features a lineup of experts, including representatives from American Airlines, IAG, and Qatar Airways, alongside industry analysts like Brian Kelly of The Points Guy. A core component of the program involves live investment pitches, where six start-ups—including Reclaim Protocol and WeatherPromise—are presenting solutions for fraud management, AI-driven brand identity, and trip assurance to a room of high-level decision makers.

Airlines and Tech Start-ups Converge at inaugural oneworld Loyalty Summit

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