Advantage announce new partnership with AirPlus International

July 4, 2025

Advantage Travel Partnership has announced a new partnership with corporate payment solutions company AirPlus International in the latest development of its One Stop Business Hub, a suite of products, solutions and capabilities available exclusively to members. The new partnership will allow Advantage members to gain access to a robust suite of business travel payment solutions for their corporate customers. 

Pictured left to right: Bill Hanfrey, Strategic Partnership Manager, Mads Krumhardt Enggren, CEO  & Andrea Caulfield-Smith, Managing Director Global Business Travel of Advantage Travel Partnership

With over 30 years of expertise in corporate payment solutions, AirPlus has established itself as a global leader in the industry. Serving over 58,000 customers worldwide, AirPlus processes approximately 79.2 million transactions annually, amounting to a billing volume of €15.2 billion in 2024. AirPlus is an issuer of the UATP and Mastercard card schemes. 


AirPlus's offerings, including the AirPlus Company Account, Corporate Card, and Virtual Cards Classic, will provide Advantage members’ customers with total control and enhanced security over their business travel expenses. These solutions will minimise manual effort through automation, ensuring quick onboarding and seamless integration with existing systems. The high-quality data and comprehensive suite of solutions support every customers needs across the travel ecosystem.​ 


Furthermore, AirPlus's global partner network ensures that Advantage members can manage their customers business travel payments efficiently, regardless of their location. The partnership empowers members to focus on their core business activities, knowing that their own and the customers travel payment processes are streamlined and secure.​ 


Andrea Caulfield-Smith, Managing Director Global Business Travel of Advantage Travel Partnership, said: “We are very pleased to announce this strategic corporate payments partnership with AirPlus International. In an increasingly complex and fast-paced travel landscape, the ability to deliver seamless, secure, and efficient payment solutions is critical for our members. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in addressing the evolving needs of travel management companies and their clients. By aligning with a trusted global provider like AirPlus, we are reinforcing our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and adding tangible value to our member network. We look forward to seeing how this partnership enhances the payment experience across the business travel ecosystem and supports greater transparency, control, and efficiency for all stakeholders involved.” 


David Baker, Head of Partnerships UK & Ireland at AirPlus, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with The Advantage Travel Partnership, an organisation that shares our commitment to innovation and excellence in the business travel sector. With the increasing complexity of corporate travel and payment processes, this collaboration allows us to equip Advantage members with powerful, future-ready solutions that simplify expense management, reduce manual work, and enhance security. Our range of products, including the AirPlus Company Account and Virtual Cards, are designed to integrate effortlessly with existing systems, ensuring seamless adoption and measurable value. We look forward to supporting Advantage’s member community in optimising their travel payment strategies and delivering a superior experience to their clients.”


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