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Buy Now Pay Later Options in Europe

Discover our Buy Now Pay Later payment methods available in Europe

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Which Buy Now Pay Later plans can I use in Europe?

At Alternative Airlines, we offer 40+ ways to pay, including Buy Now Pay Later payment plans. If you're a European traveller and want to spread the cost of your flights into smaller, manageable instalments, you can choose from Klarna, FLOA and Oney at checkout.

  • Klarna lets you pay in 30 days, pay in 3 or 4 monthly instalments, or finance the pricier flight tickets for 6 or 12 months.
  • FLOA allows you to split the cost of your flights into 3 or 4 monthly instalments.
  • Oney also lets you divide your ticket price into 3 or 4 monthly instalments.

Keep reading to find out more about each of these European BNPLs πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

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Pay Later with Klarna

Klarna is one of the most popular payment methods we offer here at Alternative Airlines. It offers a variety of flexible payment plans that can help you pay for your flights in manageable instalments. Klarna's payment plans in Europe include:

  • Pay Now - available in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Austria, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Poland, Greece, Czechia and Romania
  • Pay in 30 days - available in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Austria, Spain and Poland
  • Pay in 3 or 4 monthly instalments - available in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Poland, Greece, Czechia and Romania
  • Pay in 6 or 12 months - available in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Austria

Klarna is also available in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada at Alternative Airlines. You can use Klarna to pay later for flights with any of the airlines we ticket including KLM, Lufthansa, Iberia, Turkish Airlines and more.

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Pay Later with FLOA

We've recently partnered with FLOA, giving you the flexibility to pay for your flights in 3 or 4 monthly instalments. No matter which airline you're flying with or where you're flying to, you can choose FLOA at checkout and start spreading the cost today. FLOA's plans include:

  • Split the cost of your flights into 3 monthly instalments - available in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Portugal
  • Split the cost of your flights into 4 monthly instalments - available in France, Spain, Italy and Portugal

FLOA can be used to pay later for flights with French Bee, TAP Air Portugal, AeroItalia and many more.

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Pay Later with Oney

Oney is a similar Buy Now Pay Later provider to FLOA. At checkout, you can choose Oney and pay for your flights in 3 or 4 monthly instalments. Payment plans offered by Oney include:

  • 3x (Pay in 3 monthly instalments) - available in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium
  • 4x (Pay in 4 monthly instalments) - available in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium.

Residents of Romania and Portugal will also be able to use Oney to pay later for flights soon at Alternative Airlines. Oney can be used to secure flights with any of the 600+ airlines we ticket, including Air France, Vueling and ITA Airways.

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Why Choose Alternative Airlines for BNPL Flights?

Thanks to our partnerships with many flexible Buy Now Pay Later providers, we can offer you the freedom to book your flights today and pay later in more manageable instalments. This is especially ideal if you're in a hurry and need to book unplanned, last-minute flights.

Not all airlines give you the chance to reserve flights and pay later. At Alternative Airlines, we ticket over 600 global carriers, including major airlines like Air France, KLM, Lufthansa and British Airways. No matter who you choose to fly with or where you plan to fly, you can pick a payment plan that suits your needs.

Our platform also gives you a smooth booking experience you won't find elsewhere. It's a no-nonsense process - simply search for flights, select a payment method that works for you, and receive your e-tickets shortly after booking.

And if you need assistance after booking, our customer service team will be more than happy to help. This can include anything to do with using Buy Now Pay Later plans for flights!

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FAQs

What are the next steps after I buy my flights with a Buy Now, Pay Later provider?

Once you have booked your flights, chosen your preferred payment plan and made your first payment with your chosen BNPL provider at checkout, your e-ticket will be instantly sent to you. If you don't receive your ticket instantly, don't worry as we often run procedural checks before sending you your ticket. You will always receive your ticket within 24 hours and we will keep you updated on when it should arrive.

The remaining balance of your payment plan will be paid off over time and you will receive email updates from us to keep you informed of your upcoming payments.

What Buy Now Pay Later options are available in Europe for flights?

At Alternative Airlines, we offer Klarna, FLOA and Oney to European travellers.

  • Klarna is available to residents of Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Austria, France, Ireland, Czechia, Greece, Poland, Romania and Portugal.
  • FLOA is available to residents of France, Spain, Italy and Belgium.
  • Oney is available to residents of France, Spain, Italy and Belgium, and will soon be available in Romania and Portugal.

We also offer Twisto which is available to residents of Poland and Czechia. Additionally, we'll soon be offering Scalapay to residents of Italy, Spain and France.

What happens if I need to cancel my flight and I have used a Buy Now, Pay Later provider?

Rest assured if you choose to book with us, and you are forced to cancel your flight due to an emergency you will receive a full refund. However, this will only be guaranteed if you purchased a refundable ticket or by adding cancellation protection at checkout.

Emergencies you can be refunded for with Alternative Airlines:

  • Illnesses
  • Pregnancy complications
  • Flight disruption
  • Existing medical conditions
  • Jury service
  • Death of an immediate family member
  • Workplace redundancy
  • + Many more
Which Buy Now Pay Later plans can I use in Germany?

If you're a resident of Germany and wish to pay later for flights, you can use Klarna at Alternative Airlines. Klarna offers a range of payment plans for flights:

  • Pay Now
  • Pay in 30 days
  • Pay in 3 or 4 monthly instalments
  • Pay in 6 or 12 monthly instalments

You can use Klarna to pay later for flights with major airlines including Lufthansa, KLM, Eurowings, Ryanair, easyJet and more.

What Buy Now Pay Later options are available to French travellers?

Live in France and want to pay for your flights in instalments? We're proud to offer you Klarna, FLOA and Oney at checkout. You can use any of these Buy Now Pay Later plans to flexibly pay for your flights in monthly instalments.

  • With Klarna, French residents can pay in 30 days or pay in 3/4 monthly instalments.
  • With FLOA and Oney, French residents can pay in 3 or 4 monthly instalments.
Is pay later travel safe?

Purchasing flights under a Buy Now Pay Later option is completely safe, at Alternative Airlines we work with verified and secure payment providers, and all transactions are encrypted. All flights booked through us are 100% valid and ticketed through our airline providers. Whether you choose any of our Buy Now Pay Later plans, Slice Pay or Splitit you will receive clear payment terms and secure booking confirmation.

Are there any payment plans available to residents of Spain?

Yes! If you live in Spain and want to finance your flights, you can do so right here at Alternative Airlines. For residents of Spain, we offer Klarna, FLOA and Oney.

  • With Klarna, Spanish residents can pay in 30 days or pay in 3/4 monthly instalments.
  • With FLOA and Oney, Spanish residents can pay in 3 or 4 monthly instalments.
Are there any hidden fees or interest charges?

Many of our Buy Now Pay Later plans are interest free with no additional costs, but not all of them. Some of our providers may change interest or request for an additional fee for longer term payment plans, late or missed payments. Before you confirm your flights, you will receive a full breakdown of any fees, interest and repayment schedule.

What do I need to do to be able to qualify to use a Buy Now Pay Later provider in Europe?

If you would like to book flights through us and use of our many Buy Now Pay Later partners you must be able to follow these guidelines:

  • To use Klarna you need to be a resident in either Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Austria, France, Ireland, Czechia, Greece, Poland, Romania and Portugal.
  • To use FLOA you need to be a resident in either France, Spain, Italy and Belgium.
  • To use Oney you need to be a resident in either France, Spain, Italy and Belgium, and will soon be available in Romania and Portugal.
  • Be aged 18 or over
  • Have a valid mobile number
  • Own a credit/debit card that can be used to pay for flights
What is Oney?

Oney is a Buy Now Pay Later payment provider that enables customers to spread the cost of larger purchases in 3 or 4 instalments. Oney is available to use to purchase flights with Alternative Airlines for customers in Spain, Italy or Belgium. Pay in 6,10 and 12 monthly instalments is also available in Spain.