Why Buy Flights With A Deposit?

What does it mean to pay with a deposit?

By paying with a deposit you're giving a smaller sum of money to secure your ownership of an item. With the deposit paid, no one else is entitled to what you've bought, even though you haven't paid the item's total amount. The rest of the cost will then be paid by a select date or over a certain amount of instalments. As long as payments are completed by the agreed time, the item will remain yours. At Alternative Airlines, this model can be applied to flights.

Flight tickets can really add up, so methods that help slice cost are super beneficial. You can pay a deposit and secure your tickets without paying a large sum upfront. Just select Slice Pay at checkout!

Why should I buy my flights with a deposit?

Affordability

Flights tend to be at their cheapest the earlier they're bought. With a deposit, you can secure your flights months in advance and nab yourself a more affordable flight without paying for it immediately. What makes Slice Pay so good, is that after the initial deposit has been made, you can pay the total of your flights in weekly instalments. Slice down on stress by paying over time while knowing that your flights are yours.

Availability

Currently, Alternative Airlines' sole deposit partner is Slice Pay. Slice Pay is available to residents of several countries. You'll see Slice Pay as an option at checkout if you live in the United States, Australia or New Zealand. With Slice Pay's success, they're expanding to customers in the United Kingdom and Canada, so keep your eyes peeled.

No credit checks

Certain layaways like Slice Pay give you a deposit and let you pay for your flights over time with zero credit checks. You can have good or bad credit and still use Slice Pay. Enjoy your next vacation without worrying about your credit.

Who are Slice Pay?

Slice Pay is a layaway, meaning you put a deposit on your flights and then pay the full sum over time. While it may sound similar, Slice Pay is not a Buy Now Pay Later. One way of looking at it is that a Buy Now Pay Later lets you pay back your flights while Slice Pay helps you pay for them.

✔️Pay the entire cost of your flights before travel - Pay a 5% deposit in advance (10% US customers), then the total sum of your flights over weekly instalments. By the time your flight departure comes around, your payments will have been made in full. If payments haven't been made by then, your flight will be cancelled. With Slice Pay, there are no lingering costs hanging over your head during your vacation.

✔️No credit checks - Slice Pay conducts zero credit checks. This means that no matter how good or bad your credit is, you can still pay for your flights with Slice Pay. Get the chance to travel affordably through Slice Pay's no-credit check system.

✔️Lock in your fare - Flight prices frequently change, often rising exponentially the closer it is to departure. Just like if you purchased your flight tickets upfront, the cost of the flights you've deposited won't change. They're yours entirely, from the fare to the amenities, and as long as payments are made in full before departure, they will stay that way. Pay for your August flights on January's pricing!

✔️Spread the cost over time - With Slice Pay, you're given the flexibility to pay for your flights over a period that best suits your financial needs. Depending on how far back you put the deposit on your flight, you may be able to pay for your tickets over 26 weekly instalments, allowing a tiny amount of money to leave your bank account each week - so small you might not even notice it go!

How to buy flights with a deposit

1. Go to Alternative Airlines Search Form - Select the destination you're travelling to, passengers details and currency.

2. Choose your airline - Pick the perfect airline for you. Get the chance to priorities finance, comfort or travel times, thanks to our 600+ available airlines.

3. Select your add-ons - With Alternative Airlines you can choose from several add-ons to further personalise your flight. Some of our most popular additions include cancellation protection and baggage insurance.

4. Pick Slice Pay at checkout - Once you get to checkout, you'll be shown all the different ways to pay for your flights, including paying upfront, using a Buy Now Pay Later, or paying a deposit through Slice Pay. If you select Slice Pay, you'll be given details on your deposit amount (5% of total flights, 10% US customers) and your instalment plan.

5. Pay for your flights before departure - You can pay for your flights in up to 26 weekly payments, meaning only a small amount of money is leaving your account for each instalment. By the time your flight departure date arrives, you'll have paid off the entirety of your flights, meaning no-lingering costs!

Book flights today with a deposit!

With Alternative Airlines, you can choose from 600+ airlines and put down a deposit to secure your flights. Experience your dream vacation for less through Slice Pay's handy deposit and instalment plan. Pay your way by putting a 5% deposit (10% US customers) on your flights, followed by small weekly payments of up to 26 weeks!

Still unsure? Check out what people have been saying about Slice Pay:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very helpful and reliable

Very helpful and reliable for booking tickets✅ - Umesh Sharma, 18th April 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's my first time to use Slice Pay

It's my first time to use Slice Pay and my payment was up to date and no problem. Next time I will use them again, thank you. - Marisa, 6th April 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best after pay company I ever used

Best after pay company I ever used the service, their approach to solving issues is fantastic. Very friendly service. No hidden fees or extra charges. - Amrinder Singh, 19th March 2025

Alternative Airlines' main goal is accessibility. Everyone deserves the chance to travel, and through Slice Pay's deposit schemes, you can! Choose from luxury airlines like Emirates and Etihad or low-cost carriers such as Ryanair and Southwest, and then pay for your flights with Slice Pay!

Alternative Airlines is a 4.9-star company on Trustpilot! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐