S2E21 - From Travel to Fintech: Inside TKPAY with Mustafa Ekmen

In this episode of the Turkish Airlines Podcast, host BJ Cunningham sits down with Mustafa Ekmen, General Manager at TKPAY, to explore how financial technology can make travel simpler and more seamless. From navigating payments abroad and managing different currencies to instant refunds, rewards and Miles&Smiles integration, they discuss the everyday financial friction travelers face and how TKPAY aims to bring these experiences together in one travel wallet. They also explore Türkiye’s evolving fintech landscape, the importance of trust in financial services, and the future of payments across the wider travel ecosystem.