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More than Simple Orchestration: Hellgate's Strategic Payment Infrastructure

More than Simple Orchestration: Hellgate's Strategic Payment Infrastructure

More than Simple Orchestration: Hellgate's Strategic Payment Infrastructure

Mar 5, 2025

Jens Kohnen
Jens Kohnen
Jens Kohnen
Co-Founder & Chief of Revenue and growth at Starfish & Co. – creators of Hellgate®
Co-Founder & Chief of Revenue and growth at Starfish & Co. – creators of Hellgate®

In today's aviation industry, payment orchestration has emerged as the number one trend reshaping how airlines handle transactions.

Why Payment Orchestration Matters for Airlines

Airlines today face unprecedented complexity in payment operations:

  • Multiple payment methods across diverse markets

  • Growing cyber security threats

  • Complex fraud patterns requiring sophisticated detection

  • PCI-DSS compliance requirements

  • Cross-border payment challenges

  • High-value transactions requiring enhanced security

Simple payment routing isn't enough. Airlines need an intelligent system that can coordinate all these elements while executing their specific payment strategy.

The Evolution of Payment Infrastructure

Traditional payment setups face several challenges:

  • Exposure to cyber security breaches

  • Risk of significant fines from compromised card details

  • Complex compliance requirements

  • Multiple system management overhead

  • Limited visibility across payment operations

Hellgate: Strategic Payment Infrastructure

Hellgate provides a comprehensive payment infrastructure through four key components:

1. TokenMaster: Advanced Security

  • Secure token vaulting

  • Reduced PCI-DSS scope

  • Protection against data breaches

  • Secure card-on-file capabilities

2. Ubersicht: Complete Visibility

  • Payment performance monitoring

  • Transaction analytics

  • System performance tracking

  • Provider performance insights

3. Flow Engine: Strategic Orchestration

  • Payment flow optimization

  • Market-specific routing

  • Strategy implementation

  • Risk management

4. Processor API: Seamless Integration

  • Single connection to multiple providers

  • Simplified integration

  • Standardized interfaces

  • Reduced technical complexity

Benefits of Strategic Payment Orchestration

Hellgate's orchestration approach delivers:

  • Reduced infrastructure complexity

  • Improved payment security

  • Better transaction success rates

  • Streamlined compliance management

  • Enhanced operational visibility

Implementation Approach

Hellgate offers a flexible implementation path:

  • Assessment of current payment infrastructure

  • Identification of key optimization opportunities

  • Phased deployment aligned with airline priorities

  • Continuous optimization based on performance data

Take the Next Step

Learn how Hellgate can transform your airline's payment infrastructure into a strategic asset.

Contact our aviation payment specialists:

- Email: aviation@hellgate.io

Let Hellgate help your airline build a payment infrastructure that aligns with your strategy while meeting the complex demands of modern aviation commerce.

In today's aviation industry, payment orchestration has emerged as the number one trend reshaping how airlines handle transactions.

Why Payment Orchestration Matters for Airlines

Airlines today face unprecedented complexity in payment operations:

  • Multiple payment methods across diverse markets

  • Growing cyber security threats

  • Complex fraud patterns requiring sophisticated detection

  • PCI-DSS compliance requirements

  • Cross-border payment challenges

  • High-value transactions requiring enhanced security

Simple payment routing isn't enough. Airlines need an intelligent system that can coordinate all these elements while executing their specific payment strategy.

The Evolution of Payment Infrastructure

Traditional payment setups face several challenges:

  • Exposure to cyber security breaches

  • Risk of significant fines from compromised card details

  • Complex compliance requirements

  • Multiple system management overhead

  • Limited visibility across payment operations

Hellgate: Strategic Payment Infrastructure

Hellgate provides a comprehensive payment infrastructure through four key components:

1. TokenMaster: Advanced Security

  • Secure token vaulting

  • Reduced PCI-DSS scope

  • Protection against data breaches

  • Secure card-on-file capabilities

2. Ubersicht: Complete Visibility

  • Payment performance monitoring

  • Transaction analytics

  • System performance tracking

  • Provider performance insights

3. Flow Engine: Strategic Orchestration

  • Payment flow optimization

  • Market-specific routing

  • Strategy implementation

  • Risk management

4. Processor API: Seamless Integration

  • Single connection to multiple providers

  • Simplified integration

  • Standardized interfaces

  • Reduced technical complexity

Benefits of Strategic Payment Orchestration

Hellgate's orchestration approach delivers:

  • Reduced infrastructure complexity

  • Improved payment security

  • Better transaction success rates

  • Streamlined compliance management

  • Enhanced operational visibility

Implementation Approach

Hellgate offers a flexible implementation path:

  • Assessment of current payment infrastructure

  • Identification of key optimization opportunities

  • Phased deployment aligned with airline priorities

  • Continuous optimization based on performance data

Take the Next Step

Learn how Hellgate can transform your airline's payment infrastructure into a strategic asset.

Contact our aviation payment specialists:

- Email: aviation@hellgate.io

Let Hellgate help your airline build a payment infrastructure that aligns with your strategy while meeting the complex demands of modern aviation commerce.

In today's aviation industry, payment orchestration has emerged as the number one trend reshaping how airlines handle transactions.

Why Payment Orchestration Matters for Airlines

Airlines today face unprecedented complexity in payment operations:

  • Multiple payment methods across diverse markets

  • Growing cyber security threats

  • Complex fraud patterns requiring sophisticated detection

  • PCI-DSS compliance requirements

  • Cross-border payment challenges

  • High-value transactions requiring enhanced security

Simple payment routing isn't enough. Airlines need an intelligent system that can coordinate all these elements while executing their specific payment strategy.

The Evolution of Payment Infrastructure

Traditional payment setups face several challenges:

  • Exposure to cyber security breaches

  • Risk of significant fines from compromised card details

  • Complex compliance requirements

  • Multiple system management overhead

  • Limited visibility across payment operations

Hellgate: Strategic Payment Infrastructure

Hellgate provides a comprehensive payment infrastructure through four key components:

1. TokenMaster: Advanced Security

  • Secure token vaulting

  • Reduced PCI-DSS scope

  • Protection against data breaches

  • Secure card-on-file capabilities

2. Ubersicht: Complete Visibility

  • Payment performance monitoring

  • Transaction analytics

  • System performance tracking

  • Provider performance insights

3. Flow Engine: Strategic Orchestration

  • Payment flow optimization

  • Market-specific routing

  • Strategy implementation

  • Risk management

4. Processor API: Seamless Integration

  • Single connection to multiple providers

  • Simplified integration

  • Standardized interfaces

  • Reduced technical complexity

Benefits of Strategic Payment Orchestration

Hellgate's orchestration approach delivers:

  • Reduced infrastructure complexity

  • Improved payment security

  • Better transaction success rates

  • Streamlined compliance management

  • Enhanced operational visibility

Implementation Approach

Hellgate offers a flexible implementation path:

  • Assessment of current payment infrastructure

  • Identification of key optimization opportunities

  • Phased deployment aligned with airline priorities

  • Continuous optimization based on performance data

Take the Next Step

Learn how Hellgate can transform your airline's payment infrastructure into a strategic asset.

Contact our aviation payment specialists:

- Email: aviation@hellgate.io

Let Hellgate help your airline build a payment infrastructure that aligns with your strategy while meeting the complex demands of modern aviation commerce.

Jens Kohnen
Jens Kohnen
Jens Kohnen
Managing Director & Chief Go-to-Market at Hellgate
Co-Founder & Chief of Revenue and growth at Starfish & Co. – creators of Hellgate®

Jens Kohnen was driven to co-start the company by the conviction that payment infrastructure should empower businesses, not bind them. Recognizing that many large organizations were locked into monolithic, opaque setups, Jens embarked on a journey to free enterprises from these rigid stacks. His mission is to enable companies to regain full ownership and monetize their flows, transforming payments from a cost center into a strategic lever for growth.

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Let our product specialists guide you through the platform, touch upon all functionalities relevant for your individual use case and answer all your questions directly.

See Hellgate CPA in action

Let our product specialists guide you through the platform, touch upon all functionalities relevant for your individual use case and answer all your questions directly.

See Hellgate CPA in action

Let our product specialists guide you through the platform, touch upon all functionalities relevant for your individual use case and answer all your questions directly.