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Book Flights Without Paying Upfront
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Can I book a flight without paying upfront?
Yes! When you book your flights at Alternative Airlines, there are multiple ways that you can secure your tickets without paying the full sum upfront.
To do this, you'll have to select one of the following at checkout:
- Buy Now Pay Later - Split payments over weeks, months or even years
- Credit card instalments - Use your existing credit card to spread payments
Please note that some methods may require a small down payment at checkout. This will be a fraction of the total ticket cost.
What's a Buy Now Pay Later?
A Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) lets you pay for your flights in instalments. While you may have to pay the first instalment upfront, the rest will be paid over a few weeks, months, or even years.
Alternative Airlines is partnered with 20+ Buy Now Pay Later lenders, allowing you to choose your ideal payment plan.
Is Buy Now Pay Later right for me?
- If you're looking to pay later with no extra costs, then choose a short-term BNPL plan. Many lenders offer schemes that span just a couple of weeks/ months. These are often interest-free, as long as payments are made on time.
- If you'd prefer to pay for your flights over an extended period, then choose a longer-term option. Certain BNPLs let you pay over a year or more. However, these tend to require a small sum of interest.
With a Buy Now Pay Later, not only can you avoid paying for your tickets upfront, but you can also fly now and pay later. Depending on the instalment plan you choose, you can continue paying off your tickets even after your flights!
What is a credit card instalment?
A credit card instalment splits a purchase into smaller, fixed payments over time using your existing credit card. Instead of paying the full amount upfront, you pay it off in equal weekly or monthly chunks.
How Splitit works:
Splitit lets you lock in your flight today and pay in manageable instalments using your existing credit card. There's no need to pay in full straight away, and no credit checks or interest fees. It's your credit, your way, with more time to pay.
- Reserve your seat immediately without the full payment hitting your account
- Pay over 3-6 months using your current credit card
- No additional fees or interest - just spread the original cost
- Instant booking confirmation - your flight is secured from day one
- Manage your budget - keep cash free for other travel expenses
Whether you've spotted a brilliant deal or need to book quickly for business, Splitit removes the pressure of large upfront payments. You get the security of a confirmed booking with the flexibility of manageable payments. It's particularly handy when you're booking for multiple people or premium flights where costs can really add up.
How to book flights without paying upfront at Alternative Airlines
- Scroll to the search bar at the top of this page. Then, enter your travel details, including your destination, dates, and number of passengers.
- Browse flights from over 600 global airlines. Including popular, ultra-low-cost and luxury airlines.
- Once you've found your ideal flight, head to checkout and enter your passenger details.
- Select your way to pay. Choose your preferred option:
✨ Buy now pay later providers (various instalment terms)
✨ Splitit (existing credit card instalments)
Available options depend on your location. - That's it! Once you've chosen your payment method, you'll receive your ticket to your email inbox. Continue making payments according to your selected instalment plan and enjoy your flights!
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FAQs
Can I book flights without paying upfront at Alternative Airlines?
Yes. While you'll have to pay a small down payment, this will be a fraction of the total cost of your tickets. You can then pay for the rest of your flights in instalments through either a Buy Now Pay Later or a layaway.
What's the difference between a buy now, pay later and a layaway?
When you select a Buy Now Pay Later, you're borrowing money from a lender that you then have to pay back over a select number of instalments. This means that you may still be paying back your flights even after departure.
A layaway involves putting a deposit on an item. You'll then finish paying for that item before a given end date - this end date will be before flight departure. If you fail to finish paying on time, your flights will be cancelled.
Which airlines can I pay later with?
At Alternative Airlines, you can pay later with any of the 600+ airlines we ticket. Whether you're eligible for a BNPL or a layaway doesn't depend on the airline but your country of residency.
Can I pay later from my country?
If you visit our ways to pay page and scroll down to our Buy Now Pay Later section, you'll find they each have a drop-down menu that lets you filter by a specific country. Select your country of residency and you'll be shown all the options available to you.