What does it mean to 'pay half now and half later' for flights?
At Alternative Airlines we offer you the option to buy now and pay later for your flights which is a term that essentially means a similar thing to pay half now and half later.
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What is 'pay half now and half later' for flights?
Spreading the cost of larger payments, such as flights, is becoming a more regular occurrence. Paying half now and half later is one of these options.
How does 'pay half now and half later' work?
Paying half now and half later generally means that customers will pay half of the total price of the flight upfront when completing the booking and the other half will be scheduled to be paid at a later date.
What are the benefits of paying half now and half later?
Using a buy now, pay later option to pay for your flights allows you to spread the cost over time taking the added pressure away of struggling to find the full fare all in one go.
Why choose a Buy Now Pay Later option?
Just like pay half now and half later, with our buy now, pay later options, payments can be split into weekly or monthly instalments meaning they're easily manageable.
Is this good for last-minute trips?
It's also a great way to pay for trips that are maybe unexpected and spontaneous.
Can I pay half now and half later with Alternative Airlines?
Alternative Airlines don't offer pay half now, half later but you can use one of our many buy now, pay later options that do the same thing.
What Buy Now Pay Later options are available at Alternative Airlines?
We offer a variety of different buy now, pay later and longer-term financing options so that you can choose to make repayments in the timeframe that's right for you.
Are any options interest-free?
Plenty of our options are interest-free and you can choose to pay in weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payments. Lots of our payment providers have their buy now, pay later options set at 0%.
Find out more about paying for your flights on finance with Alternative Airlines.
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FAQs
Can I really pay just half upfront for my flight?
Yes - while we don’t offer a strict “pay half now, half later” option, our Buy Now Pay Later partners let you do just that in practice. You’ll typically pay a portion of your flight cost upfront, then settle the rest later.
Depending on the provider, this might be in a single follow-up payment or over multiple smaller ones. It’s a simple way to secure your flights now without needing the full fare up front.
Which payment providers let me pay part now, part later?
We work with the world’s leading flexible payment brands, including Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, Zip and Sezzle.
These options let you split the cost of your flight at checkout. Some let you pay half now and half later, while others offer weekly or monthly instalments. Many of them come with 0% interest too.
Just choose the one that suits you best at checkout and you’re good to go - no hoops, no hassle.
Is “pay half now, half later” interest-free?
Often, yes. Lots of the payment plans available through Alternative Airlines come with no interest, depending on the provider you choose and your eligibility. You’ll always see the full breakdown before you confirm your booking, so there are no surprises.
Whether you're paying in two halves or smaller instalments, it’s a smart way to manage your budget without paying extra just for flexibility.