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Buy British Airways Flights with Affirm UK

Choose a payment plan that fits your budget.

Pay monthly for flights, as low as 0% APR

Affirm is a form of credit. Credit subject to credit check. Terms apply. UK residents only, 18 and over with a bank account or a debit card. Credit is subject to a minimum spend, which may vary from time to time. Missed payments could affect your financial status. Representative example: A £900 purchase might cost £75.00/mo over 12 months at 22% Representative APR. A down payment may be required.

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British Airways Flights with Affirm

Reserve your British Airways flights now and spread the costs over time, when you book with Alternative Airlines.

With Affirm, you can book flights from over 600 airlines, including British Airways. Split your flight costs into easy-to-manage instalments that fit your budget. Simply choose your British Airways flight and pick Affirm as your payment option at checkout. Choose to pay over 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 monthly instalments with Affirm.

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How to buy British Airways flights with Affirm

Step 1 - begin your search

Choose your flight

Enter the destinations, dates and the number of people flying on the Alternative Airlines search form, click 'search flights' and select the British Airways flights that are right for you.

How to buy British Airways flights with Affirm

Select Affirm at checkout

After you've entered your passenger details, scroll down to see all payment methods available with Alternative Airlines. Select Affirm to begin the financing process and scroll down and click Continue to Payment.

How to buy British Airways flights with Affirm

Step 3 - booking confirmed

Pick your plan & pay later

Select your plan with Affirm and see if you qualify. Then, choose the monthly payment plan that works for you. Once you've selected your plan, Affirm will give you a real-time approval decision.


If you're approved, you'll be able to confirm your flight with us using Affirm. We'll send you your e-tickets right away. All you need to do is repay Affirm on the plan that you selected and enjoy your upcoming flights!

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Find your next British Airways flight & split the cost with Affirm

Ready to book your British Airways flights and pay with Affirm? Click the button below, fill in the search bar and find flights from more than 600 airline, including British Airways.

Affirm is a form of credit. Credit subject to credit check. Terms apply. U.K. residents only, 18 and over with a bank account or a debit card. Credit is subject to a minimum spend, which may vary from time to time. A down payment may be required. Missed payments could affect your financial
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Who are British Airways?

British airways is the national flag carrier of the United Kingdom and is the largest full service airline in the UK. With a 4 star Skytrax rating, British Airways provides a high quality onboard experience whether your flying short or long haul. Expect comfortable seating, quality in flight meals, a variety of in-flight entertainment and more.

British Airways, flys to a variety destinations across the world, including several destinations across Europe, North and Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Central and South Asia, as well as a number of destinations in the Far East and Australia. The airlines main hub is London Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest and biggest airports in the UK.

With Affirm, booking flights with British Airways has never been easier. Affirm is available as a payment option on every flight over £50. So, whether you are flying from London Gatwick to Singapore or Heathrow to Paris, we've got you covered and can help you manage your budget by splitting your flight costs over time.

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E-tickets sent instantly

Once you have booked and made your first payment with Affirm, we will send over your e-tickets for your British Airways flight.

There are rare occasions where we might have to do a couple of extra checks before sending out your ticket. But, if this happens to you — don't sweat! It's procedural. We'll make sure to send your ticket out within 24 hours and will keep you updated with its progress.

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Why buy British Airways flights with Affirm?

Whether it's for business or leisure, there are many reasons you should book your next flight with Affirm.

  • Flexibility and convenience: Affirm is a reliable, convenient and flexible way to purchase your airline tickets. It's perfect for helping you spread the payments by allowing you to budget the cost into easy-to-manage instalments. When you split your flight costs with Affirm it gives you the flexibility to add on things such as cabin class upgrades, pre-selected seats, additional baggage or cancellation insurance while allowing you to stay on budget.
  • Pay over a time period that suits you: choose from 3, 6, 12, 18 or 24 month instalments.
  • Real-time approval decisions: enter a few pieces of information and know your eligibility in real-time. Seeing if you qualify for an Affirm fixed sum loan will not affect your credit rating.

    Affirm is a form of credit. Credit subject to credit check. Terms apply. U.K. residents only, 18 and over with a bank account or a debit card. Credit is subject to a minimum spend, which may vary from time to time. A down payment may be required. Missed payments could affect your financial status. 22% Representative APR.
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Upgrade your cabin class with Affirm

With Affirm, you have the flexibility to upgrade to any of British Airways’ premium cabin classes. Simply select your desired cabin class at check out to add it to your Affirm payment plan to split the cost over time. It's as easy as that! Your dream flight can become a reality with Affirm.

British Airways World Traveller Plus

Only available on medium-haul flights the World Traveller Plus is British Airways' premium economy class. This includes:

  • Quilt and cushion for added comfort.
  • Alcoholic cocktails and mocktails available on the menu
  • Amenity kit that includes eyeshade, socks, a pen, toothbrush, toothpaste and lip balm from Scaramouche & Fandango.
  • Wider seats that recline further, personal in-seat power sockets and a larger in-flight entertainment screen
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British Airways Business Class

Business class on British Airways provides an excellent range of services that boost your comfort and enjoyment. This includes:

  • Guaranteed comfort and privacy with seats that convert into beds on Club World (long haul) and wide contoured leather seats with fully moveable head rests for those flying on a Club Europe (short-haul) flight.
  • Delicious meal options crafted to match the length of your flight, including a three-course meal on all Club World flights.
  • Access to a range of Old and New World wines.
  • Personal 10.4-inch flat screens fitted to every seat.
  • Power supplies fitted to every seat.
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British Airways First Class

Only available on long-haul flights, first class is the most luxurious cabin class that British airways has to offer. This class includes

  • Private suites equipped for maximum comfort and relaxation
  • Seats that recline into a fully flat bed furnished with a luxurious quilted mattress, crisp white cotton duvet and pillows.
  • Fine dining experience complete with crockery, cutlery and glassware.
  • Soft cotton sleepwear provided.
  • Pamper kits and products from British Airways Aromatherapy Associates products and Liberty of London amenity kit.
  • When upright, the seats are wide, have lots of leg room and are fitted with a personal power supply.

Affirm is a form of credit. Credit subject to credit check. Terms apply. U.K. residents only, 18 and over with a bank account or a debit card. Credit is subject to a minimum spend, which may vary from time to time. A down payment may be required. Missed payments could affect your financial status. 22% Representative APR.

FAQs

Can I use Affirm to pay for British Airways flights?

When you book through Alternative Airlines, you can! Head to the search bar at the top of the page, enter your desired dates, times, and destinations, and hit search. After you have chosen your flight, make sure to select Affirm at checkout!

At Alternative Airlines, we ticket 600+ airlines from across world, all of which can be paid for with Affirm. So whether your flying half way around the world or over the English channel, Affirm allows you to split your flight costs over time into easy-to-manage instalments.

Will Affirm check my credit score?

Yes. When you create an account with Affirm, they will evaluate your credit score with a 'soft' credit check. This will require a few personal details and is done to check your eligibility for financing flights. The 'soft' credit check will not affect your credit score. This process occurs when you have chosen the flights you wish to travel and selected Affirm at the checkout.

Can I make early payments with Affirm?

If you'd like to pay off your flights early, you can definitely do so with no penalties or fees. By paying ahead of schedule, you'll also save on any interest that hasn't accumulated yet, giving you even more flexibility and control over your travel costs.

Can Affirm UK be used to book international flights with British Airways?

Yes! Affirm UK can be used to book any flight on the Alternative Airlines website, including international flights with British Airways. If you are a resident of the United Kingdom, you can select Affirm at checkout and apply for one of their payment plans.

Not from the UK? Affirm is also available if you reside in the United States or Canada.

Is there a chance I won't be approved?

If you don't provide the correct details or if you are not eligible to use Affirm, your payment will not be approved.

Does British Airways accept Affirm UK?

While British Airways does not accept Affirm UK when you book through the British Airways website. However, when you book your British Airways flights through Alternative Airlines, you can split the costs of your flights as long as you reside in the UK, United States or Canada.

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