Emirates Airlines will test Bitcoin

This week the tourism industry gathered in Dubai for this annual event Arabian Travel Market.

A number of senior managers from major players in the field of international tourism participated in the committee’s meetings where they discussed many challenges and issues facing the tourism industry.

Among the participants was Adel Ahmed Al Reda, Executive Vice President of Emirates Airlines.

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He made headlines after he stated that Emirates Airlines will accept bitcoin as a form of payment for customers who will buy airline tickets.

It reports on many Arabic-language news media and websites covering cryptocurrency news and some tourist sites.

Emirates is currently recruiting key personnel who can further the airline’s commitment to digital solutions.

Among other things, Emirates will take a position in the field of meta-block technology and blockchain testing.

The hope is that one can simplify the large organization in terms of the day-to-day operation of air traffic, but also staff training, sales and marketing of products in various digital channels.

The value fluctuates greatly

The coin is very volatile, and now costs just under $30,000 for a single coin.

Some analysts predict that the value of Bitcoin will almost be erased, while others predict that it will remain a winner in the future and will be worth much more than it is today.

The coin has more than halved since its peak last year, when you had to pay more than $60,000 for one bitcoin.