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Pay Later for Flights Using ChargeAfter

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Buy flights using ChargeAfter

ChargeAfter allows you to buy your flights now and pay them back at a later time. Find the flight that you want to buy from Alternative Airlines (with a choice of over 600 airlines), select ChargeAfter at checkout and then pay back the cost of your flights in small, easy-to-manage payments over time — rather than in one large payment!


What makes ChargeAfter unique? 
ChargeAfter is different from other POS financing payment options in that it doesn't lend the money itself. Instead, it connects with a whole network of lenders to find you the best lender to meet your credit needs. This means that you'll be given a personalized and flexible payment plan that is suited to you and will have a higher chance of approval for a loan.


Currently, we're not offering ChargeAfter as a payment method. However, we have our own network of financing and buy now pay later payment options on our site — including AffirmAfterpaySezzle and many other financing payment and buy now pay later options. So, no matter what you need, we've got a plan perfect for you!

How to buy flights with ChargeAfter

To buy flights with ChargeAfter, follow these steps:

  1. Use our flight search (at the top of the page) to search for flights between the destinations of your choice and on the dates of your choice.
  2. We'll do a quick scan of flights available for your search and show all options from over 600 airlines. Once you've found the flight that takes your fancy, select it and confirm your selection.
  3. Fill out the details of each passenger on the flight. Select ChargeAfter as your payment method. ChargeAfter will scan its network of lenders to find the lender best suited to your credit needs. Once it has found you the perfect lender, choose the payment plan that you'd like to pay back your flights with.
  4. Once you've chosen your payment plan you can confirm your flights. Some payment plans may ask you to make a down payment to confirm the purchase, whereas others won't need you to make any payment on the flight until up to 1 month's time. As soon as your plan is finalized and your flight purchase is confirmed, we'll send you your e-ticket.
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ChargeAfter & Flights

ChargeAfter is a great way to pay for flights because it allows you to lock in prices right now, without having to pay back the full cost. Instead of waiting for your next payday, ChargeAfter allows you to budget better and stops you from missing out on a good deal.


What separates ChargeAfter from other financing and buy now pay later options is that it searches through a network of different lenders to find you a lender that is best suited to your needs. This means that you'll have a higher chance of being approved for a loan AND you'll be able to choose a payment plan that is custom-picked for you.

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ChargeAfter and Flights FAQs

What is ChargeAfter?

ChargeAfter is a point-of-sale financing payment option that allows you to confirm you to make a purchase at a wide variety of online retailers and pay back the cost over time and at a later date.

How can I use ChargeAfter to pay for flights?

To use ChargerAfter to pay for flights, use the Alternative Airlines site to find the flight that you want to buy and choose ChargeAfter at checkout. Then, follow the simple instructions on-screen to find the payment plan that's right for you.


ChargeAfter isn't available as a payment option at this time. However, we have lots of other financing & buy now pay later payment options that are available to use at checkout.

Over what period do my flights need to be paid back?

This will depend on which lender you're matched with and the payment plan that you choose. Some lenders offer short, quick loans, that need to be paid back once a fortnight over a period of 6 weeks. Whereas others offer long-term financing options that need to be paid back once a month over longer periods of time i.e 3 months, 6 months or up to a year.

Which countries is ChargeAfter available in?

ChargeAfter is currently available for US residents only.

How old do I need to be in order to use ChargeAfter?

To use ChargeAfter, you must be aged 18 or older.

Does ChargeAfter check my credit score?

Yes, ChargeAfter checks your credit score so that it can match you up with the lender that is best suited to you and give you the best chance of being approved for a loan.

Don't worry, if you're ineligible for a loan from all of the lenders in ChargeAfter's network, your credit score won't be affected.