Travelling with family is one of life’s greatest joys. Whether it’s a long-awaited holiday or a spontaneous getaway, exploring the world together creates lasting memories - and with flexible ways to pay, it’s easier than ever to make it happen.
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Family flights made easy with Alternative Airlines.
A family trip is one of the most rewarding ways to travel, but planning it can come with a few extra challenges. From coordinating travel dates to managing a larger budget, booking flights for the whole family takes a bit of extra strategy.
With access to over 600 global airlines, Alternative Airlines makes it easy to find and book family flights that suit your plans and your budget all in one place.
Plus, we offer flexible flight payment plans for families, like 0% interest deposit-based payments with Slice Pay, or pay later instalments with popular buy now, pay later options like Afterpay and Affirm.
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Travelling with a large family
We know that travelling with a large family can sometimes feel overwhelming. One of the best ways to stay organised and avoid any confusion is to book all family members on the same itinerary. This means that everyone in your group is flying on the same flights, at the same times - making it much easier to coordinate and secure seats together.
With our flight search tool, you can add up to 9 passengers to a single booking. Once you choose your flights, the same itinerary will apply to every traveller in your group. That means no worrying about being separated or juggling multiple bookings.
Benefits of booking on the same itinerary:
- Everyone's flight details (departure times, seat numbers & baggage allowances) are tied together, making check-in smoother.
- If plans change, it's easier to manage updates or cancellations for the whole group.
- Airlines are more likely to seat your family together, which is important when travelling with children.
- You can book flights for the whole family in one go, on one tab.
Flight payment plans for families
Make travel easier with flexible payments
Travelling with family can be incredibly rewarding, but it also requires careful planning - especially if you're travelling with children. From coordinating multiple schedules to managing travel costs, families often need extra flexibility when booking flights. Not to mention, if you're flying with multiple family members, the upfront cost can become pretty overwhelming.
That’s where our partner Slice Pay comes in. Slice Pay helps families secure flights early and spread out the cost over time, with no interest and no debt.
What is Slice Pay?
Slice Pay is a deposit-based payment plan available when you book flights with us - also known as lay-by or layaway flights. It lets you secure your tickets now and pay over time, so you only finish paying when it’s almost time to fly.
You can lock in your fare with a small upfront deposit - starting from just 10% in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada, and 20% in the US. That means you don’t have to miss out on a great deal or dip into your savings to book.
A transparent Hold Price Fee is charged at checkout, clearly shown before you confirm your booking. This small fee covers the convenience of spreading your payments and locking in today’s prices.
The remaining balance is paid off in flexible weekly or fortnightly instalments, with everything settled at least 7 days before departure. No interest, no debt, just a smarter, stress-free way to plan and pay for travel with your family.
Why use Slice Pay for family flights?
Booking flights for your family can feel overwhelming when faced with a large upfront cost. Slice Pay makes it easy to spread the price of your flights over time, so you can secure your trip today without paying it all at once.
How Slice Pay helps families travel stress-free:
- Lock in your flights with just a small deposit - starting from 10% upfront, so you don’t have to drain your savings (or 20% if you're in the US).
- Flexible weekly or fortnightly payments that suit your budget, with the full balance paid before you fly leaving you with 0 debt.
- No interest, no late fees, and no credit checks - Slice Pay isn’t a loan or credit product; it’s a true lay-by service.
- Clear, transparent pricing with a simple Hold Price Fee shown at checkout - no surprises.
Example family payment plan with Slice Pay
- A family of six (four adults, two kids) is booking return flights from Sydney to Bali for a 14-day trip. They find a Jetstar outbound and Batik Air return flight, costing around $5,420 AUD when booked 4 months in advance.
- Instead of paying the full amount upfront, they choose Slice Pay, securing their flights with a 10% deposit of $542 AUD.
- With 17 weeks until departure, they opt for a weekly payment plan and will need to complete their payments at least a week before the flight. That means they'll pay around $338 per week for 16 weeks until the balance is cleared.
- By the time their trip rolls around, their flights are fully paid - no interest, no debt, and no need to dip into savings. Stress-free travel sorted for the entire family.
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Family travel made flexible with Splitit
Flying with the whole family? Splitit helps you manage the cost by letting you pay in smaller instalments over time. Use your existing credit card, skip the interest, and enjoy family time without the upfront pressure.
How Splitit helps families:
- Multiple passengers, manageable payments - Spread costs for the whole family
- No interest charges - Keep more money for family activities
- Use existing credit - No new applications with kids waiting
- Flexible terms - Choose payment schedule that works for your family budget
- Reduce travel stress - Focus on planning fun, not funding
Family flights can quickly become expensive, especially during school holidays when everyone wants to travel. Four return tickets to your dream destination can feel overwhelming when you see the total cost upfront.
Splitit breaks this down into manageable monthly payments, so you can book those family memories without the immediate financial strain. More money in your pocket means more fun activities, better accommodation, or simply peace of mind while you're away.
How to book family flights with payment plans
Search for your ideal flight
Start by heading to the top of the page. Fill in the search form with your destinations, dates and the number of people travelling - click the 'Search flights' button and select the flights that are most suitable for you.
How to book family flights with payment plans
Choose your payment method
At checkout, select your preferred payment option:
- Splitit to use your existing credit card with flexible instalments
- Slice Pay to secure your booking with a small deposit
- Buy Now Pay Later providers available in your region
How to book family flights with payment plans
Pick your plan and grab your tickets
Choose the payment schedule that works for your family. Once your payment is processed or approved, your flight booking will be confirmed and you'll receive your e-ticket from Alternative Airlines in your email inbox.
Buy now, pay later for family flights
But that's not all; we offer even more flexibility. You can also spread the cost of your flights with our buy now, pay later partners so you can fly now and pay later. That means you can split the cost of your flights on more than 600 airlines worldwide into weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly instalments. There's a payment plan to suit everybody, everywhere.
Our customers love using a range of popular buy now, pay later providers like Afterpay, Klarna, and Zip. With over 20 options, you’ll see what’s available to you in your region at checkout, so you can choose the payment plan that suits your family’s budget and travel plans.
Whether it’s a school holiday, birthday getaway, or a big family reunion, these options help make travel accessible, convenient, and stress-free.
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FAQs
How can I afford family flights?
Family flights don't have to be paid all at once. Alternative Airlines offers several flexible payment options to help you manage the cost:
- Splitit - Use your existing credit card to spread payments over 3-6 months with no interest or credit checks
- Slice Pay - Pay a small deposit (10% or 20% for US) and spread the rest over weekly instalments before you fly
- Buy Now Pay Later - Choose from over 20 providers offering flexible payment terms
These options let you book when you find good prices rather than waiting until you've saved the full amount.
Are family flights cheaper?
Yes, family flights can be cheaper. Making a flight reservation with multiple travellers can often get you a cheaper rate than booking a flight for just one person. Why not book flights for a family reunion and find great deals?
How to get family flights?
You can get family flights with Alternative Airlines by using the search bar at the top of the page. Simply enter the details of the destinations you're flying between along with the number of travellers in your family and click 'search flights'.
How to survive a long-haul flight with children?
Surviving a long-haul flight with children can be a rewarding adventure with the right preparation and mindset. Check out for Tips for Flying Long-Haul with Kids blog to find helpful tips and tricks
Will we be sat together on our family flight?
Alternative Airlines can't guarantee your family will be sat together on all flights, however, when a booking is made with more than one person, the airline will always try and sit you together. If you want to 100% guarantee your family is sat together, we offer seat selection for a small fee at the time of booking on some airlines. Otherwise, please make sure you check-in as early as possible to give you the best chance of sitting together as a family on the aircraft. You can also contact Alternative Airlines after you've made the booking and we will try our best to get your family sat together by contacting the airline.
Can I get family bereavement flights?
Some airlines offer family bereavement flight discounts in the unfortunate event that you need to travel last minute because of the death of a family member. Visit our page on flight assistance for funerals and coffins for more information.
What are the best destinations for families?
Organising a family vacation can feel overwhelming, particularly when seeking a destination that caters to everyone's interests and keeps them entertained. We've curated a list of the best family-friendly destinations that will keep everyone entertained.
Which airlines are family-friendly?
When travelling with your family, you want to fly with an airline that will cater to everybody's needs. You'll be looking out for airlines that have the best in-flight entertainment for kids, airlines with the most comfortable seats for all family members and even airlines that may offer discounts for specific ages! Find out all of this and more in our exclusive guide on the best family-friendly airlines here at Alternative Airlines.
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Can I use Splitit for family travel?
Yes, Splitit works perfectly for family travel. When booking flights for multiple family members, the costs add up quickly. Splitit lets you use your existing credit card to spread these payments over 3, 4 or 6 months with no interest or fees.
This is particularly helpful during school holidays when flight prices are higher and you're booking for several people. You can secure everyone's seats without the immediate financial pressure, and you keep all your existing card benefits like rewards points.
How does Splitit help with large family bookings?
Splitit makes large family bookings more manageable by turning one big payment into smaller monthly instalments using your existing credit card.
For example: A family of five booking flights costing $4,000 can spread this over 6 months at approximately $667 per month, rather than paying $4,000 upfront. There's no interest, no credit checks and no new debt created.
This gives you time to manage your budget while securing flights at current prices - especially important when booking multiple tickets during peak travel times.
Is Slice Pay a buy now, pay later service?
No. Slice Pay is a lay-by service, not credit. You’re not borrowing money, and there are no interest charges or late fees. You only get your tickets once all payments are complete.
How much do I need to pay upfront?
For Slice Pay, deposits start from just 10% in Australia, New Zealand, UK and Canada. Deposits start from 20% in the US. This helps you secure your flights without paying the full price immediately.
For our buy now, pay later partners, it varies depending on which plan you choose. For example, if you're using Afterpay's Pay in 4 instalments, you'll usually pay the first 25% at checkout and the rest spread over fortnightly repayments.
What is the Hold Price Fee for Slice Pay?
The Hold Price Fee is a transparent service charge shown at checkout. It covers the convenience of locking in your flight price while you pay over time.
How do payments work for Slice Pay?
After your deposit, the remaining balance is paid in automatic weekly or fortnightly instalments, which you set up at checkout. All payments must be completed at least 7 days before departure.
What if I miss a payment with Slice Pay?
Slice Pay has a helpful support team to assist you if you miss a payment. While there are no late fees, continued missed payments may lead to booking cancellation.
What's better for family flights - card-based or deposit-based plans?
Both work well for family flights, but suit different situations:
Choose Splitit if:
- You want to use your existing credit card
- You prefer monthly payments over 3-6 months
- You don't want any credit checks
- You want to keep your card rewards and benefits
Choose Slice Pay if:
- You're booking well in advance (months ahead)
- You prefer weekly or fortnightly payments
- You want to avoid using credit entirely
- You're comfortable with a small upfront deposit
Both options charge no interest and help make family travel more affordable.
Can I book flights for my whole family on one payment plan?
Yes, when you book flights for your whole family through Alternative Airlines, the total cost for all passengers can be covered by a single payment plan.
Whether you choose Splitit, Slice Pay or Buy Now Pay Later, the payment plan applies to the entire booking. This means one manageable payment schedule covers everyone's flights, making it much simpler to budget for family travel.
Are there any restrictions on using Splitit for family bookings?
Splitit has a maximum transaction limit (currently $65,000), which is more than enough for most family bookings. You'll need:
- A valid credit card with enough available credit to cover the full booking amount
- To be 18 or over
- To be a resident of UK, US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
As long as your card has sufficient available credit for the authorisation hold, you can use Splitit for your family's flights.