ST. PAUL, Minn. - (Business Wire) Sun Country Airlines is proud to announce the introduction of its cashless cabin project in which Visa and MasterCard will be accepted as payment for items available for sale onboard flights. Intended to better serve customers, Sun Country will launch the program on June 17, 2008.
“We are proud to announce the launch of our in-flight credit-card payment program,” said Stan Gadek, CEO of Sun Country Airlines. “As a customer-focused airline, we feel that the acceptance of Visa and MasterCards as forms of payment in-flight will enhance the experience customers already have when flying Sun Country.”
Visa and MasterCard will be accepted for payment for all the items Sun Country passengers can purchase in-flight, including snacks, sandwiches, candy, premium beverages, space-available first-class upgrades, headphones and pillow/blanket sets. It is anticipated that the new payment process will allow flight attendants to more efficiently serve passengers in-flight. Payments will typically be posted to the consumer’s credit card within 24 hours of the transaction.
“As a Minnesota Airline, we consider customer service one of our top priorities,” said Gadek. “The launch of this program shows Sun Country’s commitment to service and the measures being taken to consistently deliver value to our passengers.”
While Visa and MasterCard credit and debit will be accepted upon the launch of the program, other credit cards, cash and checks will not be. Consumers flying Sun Country on or after June 17, 2008 are encouraged to bring their accepted credit cards to purchase items onboard the aircraft.
About Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines, privately held by Petters Group Worldwide, is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sun Country, which has earned a reputation for offering world class service at an affordable price, recently received a number one ranking for customer satisfaction among all airlines, according to research reported in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI) and was named to the top 10 lists of domestic airlines in both Travel+Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. The airline has increased frequency to its popular destinations including New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco. For a complete list of destinations and more information, please visit www.suncountry.com.
About Petters Group Worldwide
Petters Group Worldwide is a privately held company with investments in a dynamic collection of over 60 companies around the world. As an active manager, Petters Group supports these organizations by achieving investment synergies with services, financing and leveraging resources to support growth. The core areas of focus for Petters Group are merchandising/sourcing/brand management, emerging technologies, media and marketing, hospitality and entertainment, aviation, real estate and investment capital.
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