Process payments on board an aircraft

URN: PPLCC29
Business Sectors (Suites): Aviation Operations in the Air - Cabin Crew
Developed by: People 1st
Approved on: 30 Jun 2021

Overview

This standard is about processing payments for purchases such as food and drinks and other products available on board an aircraft. This involves taking payments from the passenger, operating the point of sale (POS) terminal and keeping payments safe and secure.

This standard is for all members of the cabin crew.

When you have completed this standard you will have demonstrated your 
understanding of and your ability to:
• Process payments on board an aircraft


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

1. Confirm the point of sale (POS) terminal is working 2. Make passengers aware of the methods of payment that are accepted on board the aircraft, and any restrictions or conditions that may be attached 3. Inform passengers of the total cost of their purchases 4. Accept and process payments in line with relevant legal requirements and the airline’s procedures 5. Follow the airline's policies and procedures for dealing with failed payments, payment discrepancies, transaction values, and limits 6. Maintain the security of payments in line with the airline’s procedures and relevant legal requirements 7. Complete required payment records in accordance with the airline’s procedures

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

1. How to operate the point of sale (POS) terminal 2. The different methods of payment accepted on board the aircraft 3. The restrictions or conditions attached to different payment methods 4. How to calculate the total cost of passenger purchases 5. The importance of providing current information on costs and payment methods to passengers 6. The airline 's procedures and relevant legal requirements for accepting, processing and maintaining the security of payments, and the importance of following them 7. The airline's policies and procedures for dealing with failed transactions, payment discrepancies, transaction values, and limits 8. Your responsibilities and limits of authority when processing payments, and dealing with failed payments, payment discrepancies and refunds 9. The types of fraudulent transactions that can occur, how to identify and deal with them 10. The types of problems that may occur with the point of sale (POS) terminal and how to deal with them 11. How to complete payment related documentation required by the airline

Scope/range

Methods of payment include:

a) credit card
b) debit card
c) contactless
d) mobile app
e) currency cards
f) loyalty card points
g) vouchers
h) cash
i) currencies

Payment discrepancies include:

a) out-of-date card
b) card not authorised
c) card not signed
d) card declined
e) incorrect pin number
f) fraudulent use of card
g) electronic payment declined
h) incorrect cash amounts
i) suspected counterfeit notes
j) notes of of circulation


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary


Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

30 Jun 2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

GoSkills

Original URN

GSKCC29

Relevant Occupations

Transport Drivers and Operatives, Transport Operations and Maintenance

SOC Code

6213

Keywords

cabin crew, passengers, trolley, product