Buy Flights using Kusama (KSM)

Kusama (KSM) is a scalable network of specialised blockchains built using Substrate and nearly the same codebase as Polkadot, Kusama tokens are called Kusama (KSM).

Kusama (KSM) is not an ERC20 token as KSM uses its own blockchain technology to manage the network

Did you know that you can search and book flights and pay using Kusama (KSM) when you book through Alternative Airlines. That’s right! We offer 70+ crypto currency options, including KSM. Use this guide to find out how you can book flights using Kusama today.

What is the Kusama (KSM) currency code?

Founded in 2019 by Gavin Wood, Peter Czaban and Robert Habermeier, Polkadot and co-founder and former CTO of Ethereum.

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How to buy flights with Kusama (KSM)

Follow these 3 steps book your flights and pay with KSM.

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  Begin by using the search form at the top of the page. Enter your departing and arriving airport, travel date(s), the number of passengers and your cabin class. Press 'Search Flights'.

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  We'll then display all the flight options for your search. Compare and select the flights that you want.

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  Complete the passenger details page then proceed to checkout. Connect your crypto wallet with our cryptocurrency provider, Crypto.com. To use KSM, all you have to do is select KSM as your payment method.

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Kusama (KSM) and Flights
FAQs

What is Kusama (KSM)?

Kusama is a scalable network of specialised blockchains built using Substrate and nearly the same codebase as Polkadot.

Kusama is a fast platform for carrying out transactions. The speed of Kusama transactions is 1,000 transactions per second (TPS), while the rates of the speed of the most popular cryptocurrencies are less, BTC and ETH are 7 TPS and 15 TPS.

Kusama (KSM) is currently not an ERC-20 token as KSM uses its own blockchain technology to manage the network.

Who created Kusama (KSM)?

Founded in 2019 by Gavin Wood, Peter Czaban and Robert Habermeier, Polkadot and co-founder of Ethereum.

Can I use Kusama to buy flights?

Yes, you absolutely can, when you book through Alternative Airlines. At Alternative Airlines, we offer a range of cryptocurrencies to anyone looking to book flights. Choose from over 600 global airlines, including all major carriers as well as many smaller regional airlines, and checkout using your preferred crypto coin. We offer more than 70 cryptocurrency options! As well as Kusama, this includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Dash, Ripple (XRP) and Nest Protocol (NEST).