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Story: XRP Breaks Into Global Aviation as Webus Partners With Air China for 60M Loyalty Members

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Webus and Air China Join Forces. On September 3, Webus confirmed that its Wetour platform will provide premium airport services and…

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Why XRP Matters in Travel Payments. By integrating XRP into Phoenixmiles, Webus and Air China aim to tackle one of the biggest pain…

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Webus Expands Its Ripple-Integrated Ecosystem. The Air China partnership is part of a broader strategy by Webus to embed crypto payments into…

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Potential Benefits for Travelers. If fully rolled out, Air China passengers and Phoenixmiles members could enjoy several new benefits:

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Challenges and Compliance Factors. While the vision is compelling, there are still compliance and integration hurdles ahead.

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A New Chapter for Crypto in Aviation. The Webus-Air China partnership represents a significant milestone in bringing blockchain to…

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XRP has taken another step into mainstream adoption as Webus International Ltd. revealed a partnership with Air China Ltd.

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On September 3, Webus confirmed that its Wetour platform will provide premium airport services and chauffeur-driven transfers for Air China passengers worldwide.

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Air China’s Phoenixmiles loyalty program, with its 60 million members, represents a massive opportunity to test how digital assets can reshape rewards, travel payments, and…

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According to Nan Zheng, CEO of Webus, the partnership is more than just a service expansion.

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By integrating XRP into Phoenixmiles, Webus and Air China aim to tackle one of the biggest pain points in the travel industry: slow and expensive payment settlements.

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With XRP’s blockchain settlement layer, payments can be processed in seconds rather than days, while tokenized rewards and vouchers can be directly tied to membership benefits.

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This approach could transform how airlines handle loyalty programs, where real-time redemption and flexible payment methods are increasingly valued by frequent travelers.

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In July 2025, Webus secured a conditional equity line of up to $100 million from Ripple Strategy Holdings, strengthening its XRP treasury strategy.

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In August 2025, it enabled XRP token and Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin payments on its Wetour mobile platform, allowing travelers to purchase vouchers and promotions with crypto.

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