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Spread the cost on over 600 airlines

Book your next flight with Alternative Airlines! Customers based in the UK can split the cost of their flight on over 600 airlines and pay in instalments. Subject to eligibility requirements.

Fly now, pay later providers in the UK

Found out more on all our buy now, pay later partners available in the UK. Buy your flights today and choose a payment plan that suits you!

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Fly now, pay later with Alternative Airlines

Did you know you could book your flight and pay at a later date at Alternative Airlines? That's right! All UK customers have access to multiple payment methods at checkout when you book with Alternative Airlines. Including e-wallets, crypto and buy now, pay later.

Bonus! You will have access to payment methods that are not available when booking directly with the airline. Choose from over 600 airlines and choose to split the cost of your flight over a period of time. Whether that be over a few weeks or a few months we will have the right option for you.

Alternative Airlines is an accredited flight booking service, supporting customers travel from point A to B as smooth as possible. Interested to see what our customers think, visit our Trust Pilot page, we are a 4.9 star company on Trustpilot.

    Book flights with 0% interest plans

    Would you like to book your next flight with no interest and no additional fees? Explore the providers in the UK that offer interest free payment plans.


    Affirm:

    • Pay in 3 Monthly Instalments: Spread the cost and pay back in 3 equal payments

    Klarna:

    • Pay in 3: Split the cost in 3 equal instalments
    • Pay in 30 days: Pay back the full cost of your flight within 30 days
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    Clearpay:

    • Pay in 4: 0% interest free instalment plans over 4 payments


    PayPal:

    • Pay in 3: Pay back your flights in 3 equal instalments


    Snap Finance:

    • Pay in 4: Pay every 2 weeks, with payments finishing after 6 weeks

    Interest free plans are available to you!

    Our interest free plans are laid out for you to choose at checkout. Secure your flights today and pay in instalments without any additional charges. Subject to the agreed upon plan of your pay later contract.

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    Book flights with Monthly Financing

    Spread the cost of your instalments for longer over monthly payments. These are the providers in the UK offering long term plans.

    Affirm:

    • Monthly Financing of 3, 6, 12, 18 or 24 instalments
    • Varying APR rates apply

    Klarna:

    • Monthly Financing of 3, 6, 12, 18 or 24 instalments
    • Varying APR rates apply

    Splitit:

    • Monthly Financing of 3, 4 or 6 instalments
    • Varying APR rates apply

    Pay for your flights in longer term contracts

    Choose to pay in monthly instalments on your next booking for more flexibility. Before confirming, your agreed plan will be laid out at checkout so you do not need to worry about unexpected charges.

    Eligibility requirements for Fly Now, Pay Later

    Be a UK resident

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    Pay in GBP

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    Be aged 18 or over

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    Fly and pay later anywhere outside the UK!

    If you pay for your flights in GBP and are a UK resident you can fly now pay later to any destination in and outside of the UK. Whether you are hoping to fly short haul or long haul you can pay later through Alternative Airlines.

    Fly now, pay later UK FAQs

    How can I fly now, pay later?

    To use fly now, pay later follow these simple steps:

    1. Direct to our flight search bar at the top of the page, use the drop down menu on the right hand side and select GBP
    2. Search for your flight through the available options and complete booking flow
    3. At checkout, a list of buy now, pay later options will be available for you to choose from
    4. Choose a buy now pay later and you will redirected to the providers site to log in or create an account
    5. Once your pay later plan has been approved, you'll receive confirmation of your flight booking to your email
    6. Complete each payment of your plan by the agreed dates to avoid additional charges
    What happens if my payment plan ends after my departure date?

    Your flight booking is secure, you can still board your flight even though your payment plan isn't complete. Continue to pay off your flight booking even after you have flown.

    Can I cancel a buy now pay later flight?

    Whether you can or cannot cancel your ticket depends on the ticket you have chosen, not the buy now pay later provider you have used.

    To cancel your ticket you must have included cancellation protection within the booking flow. This covers refunds in case of an emergency.

    Can I use buy now pay later if I am not from the UK?

    Absolutely! Alternative Airlines offers buy now pay later options for all customers not just residents in the UK. This includes the UK, US, UAE, Canada, France, South Africa and many more.

    The options seen at checkout may vary depending on your location to which providers are accessible.

    Will using buy now pay later affect my credit score?

    Yes. If you consistently miss payments, it can negatively impact your credit score. This will create a challenge for you to obtain loans in the future.

    Please use our buy now pay later providers if you know you will be able to make every payment to your agreed dates.

    Klarna legal statement

    Klarna Financial Services UK Limited (company number 14290857) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for carrying out regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 987889), and for the provision of payment services under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (firm reference number 1021834).

    In order to offer you Klarna’s payment methods, we might in the checkout pass your personal data in the form of contact and order details to Klarna, in order for Klarna to assess whether you qualify for their payment methods and to tailor those payment methods for you. Your personal data transferred is processed in line with Klarna’s Privacy Policy.

    UK Pay in 3 and Pay Later

    Alternative Airlines Limited, [Suite 6F, Gatwick House, Peeks Brook Lane, Surrey, United Kingdom, RH6 9ST] is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") (FCA FRN 911943) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Financial Services UK Limited (company number 14290857), which is authorised and regulated by the FCA for carrying out regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 987889), and for the provision of payment services under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (firm reference number 1021834).

    Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.

    Affirm legal statement

    Rates from 0-36% APR. For example, a $800 purchase might cost $72.21/mo over 12 months at 15% APR. Payment options through Affirm are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. CA residents: Loans by Affirm Loan Services, LLC are made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license. For licenses and disclosures, see affirm.com/licenses

    Clearpay Legal Statement


    Clearpay credit subject to status. Ensure you can make repayments on time. You must be 18+ and a permanent UK resident (excl Channel Islands). Clearpay charges a £6 late fee for each late instalment and a further £6 if it’s still unpaid 7 days later. Late fees are capped at £6 for orders under £24 and the lower of £24 or 25% of the order value for orders over £24. Missed payments may affect your future access to credit and your details may be passed onto a debt collection agency working on Clearpay’s behalf. T&Cs apply Terms

    PayPal Legal Statement


    Finance provided by PayPal Credit. Terms and conditions apply. Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Alternative Airlines Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from a restricted range of finance providers. PayPal Credit and PayPal Pay in 3 are trading names of PayPal UK Ltd, 5 Fleet Place, London, United Kingdom, EC4M 7RD