Ready to reserve your next flight and secure today's price?
Reserve now and pay later to lock in today's prices and avoid any last-minute jumps in price. With Alternative Airlines, securing your flight has never been easier.
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What are reserve now, pay later flights?
Reserve now, pay later flights let you secure your flight at the current price, and then you can pay later.
With Alternative Airlines, you can reserve your flight and pay later using Klarna's Pay in 30 days option.
Or you can spread a higher fare over monthly payments with Affirm or FlexPay. Available options depend on your country and approval.
Prefer to split the cost into 3 or 4 payments instead of paying later? You can do this through our buy now, pay later options.
Can you reserve a flight and pay later?
Yes! Subject to approval, you can do this with Klarna Pay in 30 days. This lets you reserve a flight reservation without paying anything when you book. Then, within 30 days, you pay the cost of your flight. For more on booking flights with no upfront payments, see our guide.
Alternatively, you can choose a payment provider and how you'll pay over time. For example, you could choose Klarna, Affirm, or FlexPay. Each offers different monthly financing plans.
Terms vary by provider and airline, so check your plan details first. For example, with Klarna, your purchase must fall within the plan’s spend limit.
Finance your flight tickets
When you finance your flight tickets, you can pay the balance before or after your flight date (depending on your flight payment plan), giving you and your budget more freedom.
Popular financing options:
- Klarna - Pay in 30 days, or monthly financing
- Affirm - Short or long-term payment options
- FlexPay - Payment plans from 3 to 12 months (US and Canada only)
Please note that longer payment plans may incur interest charges.
Benefits of financing:
- Convenience and flexibility
- Split your costs over time
- Interest-free payments on select plans
- Reserve your flight at today's prices
- Manage your budget while booking flights
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How to reserve flights and pay later
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 'Search flights' and select the flights that are most suitable for you.
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Choose your payment option
Select from the financing option available. Different payment plan providers will be available depending on your country of residence and the currency you're paying in.
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Pick your plan and grab your tickets
Pick the best financing option that suits you.
Once your application is accepted or payment processed, your flight booking will be confirmed and you'll receive your e-ticket from Alternative Airlines in your email inbox.
E-tickets sent fast
When you reserve your flights with Alternative Airlines, your e-tickets are sent straight to your inbox within 24 hours.
As soon as your booking is confirmed and your flight finance plan is approved, we’ll email your travel plan details so you’ve got everything you need, right away.
You’ll also get regular updates on your booking and payment plan, plus handy reminders before each instalment is due. Whether you’re booking for yourself or someone else, everything’s clear, simple and ready to go.
Secure today's prices without the hassle
At Alternative Airlines, we know that securing the best price for your flight can be tricky. Once you have saved up, prices for the same flight have increased and you end up paying more.
By reserving your flight through a finance plan, you can lock in today's price, protecting you from unexpected price hikes. No saving needed. No stress on your budget. Simply reserve your next flight at today's price and give yourself peace of mind to focus on organizing the rest of your trip.
Looking for extras? You can also include add-ons to your flight finance.
- Cabin class upgrades
- Airport lounge add-on
- Seat selection
- Special meal add-on
- Sports equipment
- Pre-Travel Protection
- Lost Baggage Protection
Reserve now, pay later car rentals
Despite our name, Alternative Airlines is more than just a flight booking company. We also offer car rentals across the USA!
Reserve your car rental now and pay later. Just select a buy now, pay later option at checkout.
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Find your ideal car rental. Choose from Economy Vehicles, Luxury Cars, Electric Vehicles and more, with suppliers like Avis available.
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FAQs
How does Klarna Pay in 30 days work?
After you find your flight, pick Klarna and choose the Pay in 30 days option. Klarna will let you know right away if you’re approved. If you are, you don’t pay anything upfront.
Your booking is confirmed, and you’ll get your e-ticket as usual. You have 30 days to pay Klarna back in one payment, and you can pay at any time during that period.
As long as you pay on time, there are no interest charges or fees.
How does reserve now, pay later work?
Reserve now, pay later is the process of buying your flight ticket today to lock in a cheaper price, protecting you from future price increases that tend to happen if you delay buying your flights.
This is done through flight financing. You can avoid upfront costs completely and split costs into 4, weekly, or monthly increments.
All you need to do is select one of the available options at checkout.
Why should I reserve now and pay later?
Reserving your flights now and paying later is a great choice for anyone planning in the long run and are looking to get the cheapest price for their flight. Reserve now, pay later lets you lock in today's price, protecting it from increases that happen if you leave booking your flight closer to your departure date.
Reserve now, pay later is a great option for every kind of traveller. In particular families planning their annual getaway, anyone planning well in advance, or anyone who is looking to reduce the stress on their flight budget will benefit from reserving their flights by a flight finance plan.
I have other questions about reserving my flight and paying later - who do I ask?
Got more questions about reserving your flight and paying later? Our expert Customer Service team are only a phone call away and will be happy to help you. Contact us from 9:00am-8:00pm GMT every day of the week for further information on reserving your flight and paying later with flight finance with one of our partners.