We’re pleased to announce Happy Pay as one of our newest flexible payment options for South African travellers.
You can now use Happy Pay at checkout to book flights and split the cost over time, with no interest, no hidden fees and no upfront deposit required. It’s designed to make flight booking more affordable, especially for bigger trips or when you need more time to pay.
Happy Pay offers two tailored instalment plans:
Both options are simple, secure and built for how South Africans actually budget. Whether you're flying locally or internationally, you'll now have even more flexibility to book now and pay later.
Happy Pay is a South African Buy Now Pay Later service that gives you more time to pay for your flights, without interest, fees or upfront deposits. At Alternative Airlines, you can choose a Happy Pay payment plan that fits your budget and salary cycle.
Happy Pay is designed to support flexible travel planning, especially when you're booking bigger trips or need more time to pay.
Happy Pay is now live at checkout. Here's how you can use it to pay later for your flights:
Your flights are confirmed on the spot. Payments are collected automatically and you’ll get reminders before each one, giving you peace of mind while you focus on your trip.
Be at least 18 years old
Have a valid South African ID
Have a South African-issued Visa, debit, cheque or credit card
Have approval through Happy Pay’s account setup
Happy Pay is designed to make flight booking more flexible, especially if you’re managing a tight budget or planning a bigger trip. Here’s why it stands out:
Happy Pay offers a flexible, fee-free way to lock in your flights and pay later, with zero fuss!
When you book with Alternative Airlines and pay later with Happy Pay, you're not limited to one or two carriers. You’ll have access to flights from over 600 international and domestic airlines, all in one place.
That includes:
You can search, compare and filter flights to match your schedule, route and travel preferences, then split the cost into manageable payments with Happy Pay once it’s live.
Whether it’s a quick local hop or a long-haul adventure, you’ll be able to book the airline you want and pay later, all in one easy checkout.
When you book flights through Alternative Airlines using Happy Pay, your flight is confirmed right away, even though you’re paying in instalments.
You’ll receive your e-ticket via email as soon as your booking is complete, just like any other payment method. There’s no delay, no waiting for approvals and no holding your seat until a deposit clears.
Your trip is locked in and your payment is handled securely in the background.
We're now live with Happy Pay at checkout! This means you can book your flights now and split the cost with ease. All you need to do is search for flights, and select Happy Pay at checkout!
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Yes! We're now live with Happy Pay at Alternative Airlines! This means that South African customers can split the cost of flights into manageable instalments.
Happy Pay is a South African Buy Now Pay Later service that lets you book flights and pay over time in interest-free instalments. It offers two plans:
No deposit is required. With Happy Pay, you can confirm your flight with zero upfront payment. Instalments begin after booking and are collected automatically.
As long as you pay on time, there’s no interest charged and no hidden fees. You’ll only pay the flight cost, split into equal parts.
Yes. Just like any other payment method, your booking will be confirmed instantly and your e-ticket will be emailed to you as soon as payment is processed.
You must be at least 18, live in South Africa, and have a valid South African ID, a local bank account, and a working mobile number and email.
No. Happy Pay Plus doesn’t use credit scores at all. Happy Pay Lite runs a soft credit check, which doesn’t impact your score.
Yes. At Alternative Airlines, you can use Happy Pay to book both domestic and international flights with over 600 global airlines.
Yes. If Happy Pay isn't available to you, you can instead book flights using flexible options like PayJustNow and Payflex, both available to South African customers with no interest or deposit.
Want more ways to pay? We offer over 40 payment methods at checkout, including other Buy Now Pay Later options for travellers worldwide.
