Ten airports introducing Alipay for travellers
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Ten international airports will be offering Alipay for travellers by the end of next month.
First up in Alipay’s new “Future Airport” program are Munich Airport, Singapore Changi Airport, Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Seoul Incheon International Airport, Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Hong Kong International Airport, Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei and Macau International Airport.
“We see more Chinese tourists passing through our airport every year as they visit Japan, so becoming part of Alipay is a critical tool for our merchants,” says Kansai Airport executive officer Akihisa Tabe.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which airports are participating in Alipay’s new “Future Airport” programme?
Which airports are participating in Alipay’s new “Future Airport” programme?
The programme includes Munich, Singapore Changi, Narita, Kansai, Seoul Incheon, Auckland, Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong, Taoyuan, and Macau International Airports. These are all international airports across Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Q.When will Alipay be available at these ten airports?
When will Alipay be available at these ten airports?
Alipay is expected to be offered to travellers at these ten international airports by the end of next month. The article states that these are the first to join the new “Future Airport” programme.
Q.Why is Kansai Airport introducing Alipay for its merchants?
Why is Kansai Airport introducing Alipay for its merchants?
Kansai Airport is introducing Alipay because it observes an increasing number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan and passing through the airport annually. Alipay is seen as a crucial tool for its merchants to cater to these travellers.
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