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Reserve Now, Pay Later Flights

Looking to reserve your next flight? Want to avoid future price hikes in your airfare? Alternative Airlines is here to help.

When you book with Alternative Airlines, you can reserve now and pay later for flights from over 650 airlines across the world, including Delta Air Lines, Air Asia, and British Airways. All you need to do is check out with one of our trusted deposit partners, like Slice Pay or buy now pay later partners, including Klarna, Affirm, Zip, Afterpay, Tabby, or one of our many other options.


Reserving your flight now and paying later is a convenient way of booking your next flight ticket whilst protecting yourself from future price hikes. No one likes paying more for the same flights. That's why paying via a deposit or financing plan is the perfect way to secure the cheapest tickets with airlines, such as United or Emirates, to destinations like Dubai, Las Vegas, Rome or anywhere in the world.

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Financing Your Flight Tickets

Financing your flight tickets is one of the most convenient ways to secure your flight and its current price.


What is flight finance?

Flight finance is when you buy your flight now and pay over time through interest-free payments that can be paid monthly, weekly or bi-weekly, depending on the provider you select at checkout. When you choose to finance your flight tickets, you can pay the balance of your costs before or after your flight date (depending on your payment plan), giving you and your budget much more flexibility. This allows you to easily manage your budget, whilst securing your flights at today's prices.

At Alternative Airlines we have over 15 buy now pay later partners to choose from, check out some of our top providers below. The partners available at check out will depend on your country of residence. View all of our partners you can finance your flights with today.


The benefits of financing your flight tickets

  • Convenience and flexibility.
  • Split your costs over time.
  • Interest-free payments.
  • Reserve your flight at today's prices and avoid future price hikes.
  • Allows you to book flights, whilst easily managing your budget.

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Reserve Flights with Deposits

Lock in today's prices and reserve your flights without paying the full amount upfront by paying with a deposit.


How do flight deposits work?

At Alternative Airlines you can use Slice Pay at checkout to secure your flight from a 5% deposit (from 10% in the USA) and spread your costs over time. When you pay with a deposit there are no credit checks, no late fees, and no risk of going into debt as there is no credit involved. All of your costs will be displayed at checkout, which includes a Hold Price Fee. Once you have paid your deposit, all you need to do is finish paying for your flight before you jet off.


The benefits of reserving your flights with a deposit

  • Lock in flights with a small deposit, giving you peace of mind.
  • Flexible and affordable repayments over weekly or biweekly intervals.
  • No debt, no credit, pure lay-by flights.
  • No interest and no fees for missed payments.
  • No credit checks.
  • Great for families and those budgeting over months.


To use Slice Pay you must be a resident of Australia, New Zealand or the USA.

How to Reserve Flights and Pay Later

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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 the 'Search flights' button and select the flights that are most suitable for you.

How to Reserve Flights and Pay Later

Select Slice Pay from the payment methods

Choose any Finance or Deposit option available

Select from the deposit or financing options available - different payment plan providers will be available depending on your country of residence and the currency you're paying in. Select Slice Pay, if available, to reserve your flight with lay-by.

How to Reserve Flights and Pay Later

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Pick your plan & Grab your tickets

Pick the best payment plan that works for you. If you want to pay by deposit, select Slice Pay, and pay from a 5% deposit to lock in your flight today. For financing options, pick the payment plan that suits you and see if you're eligible. You'll then have to follow instructions, put in a few details and a soft credit check will be performed - all done in a matter of seconds!



Once your application has been accepted, your flight booking will be confirmed and you'll receive your e-ticket from Alternative Airlines in your e-mail inbox.

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E-tickets sent instantly

When you reserve your flights with Alternative Airlines, your e-tickets are sent straight to your inbox - instantly. No waiting around. No chasing.

As soon as your booking is confirmed and your deposit is paid or 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.

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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 deposit or a flight 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 organising the rest of your trip.

Looking for extras? You can also include add-ons to your flight finance or deposit plan.

Ready to reserve your next flight and secure the cheapest price?

Reserve now and pay later to lock in today's prices and avoid any last-minute jumps in price. With either a deposit or flight finance plan, securing your next flight has never been easier at Alternative Airlines.

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FAQs

Can I reserve my flight now and pay later?

Yes! At Alternative Airlines, you can reserve your flight today and pay later by using one of our flight financing plans, provided by one of our trusted partners. Alternatively, you can pay from a 5% deposit through Slice Pay (from 10% in the USA), which allows you to secure your flight and pay off the costs before you fly (only available in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States).

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.

At Alternative Airlines, you can reserve your flights by paying from a 5% deposit with Slice Pay (from 10% in the USA), which then allows you to pay off your flight weekly/bi-weekly before you fly.

Looking to avoid upfront costs completely? Reserve your flights with a flight finance plan with one of our trusted partners. Depending on your country of residence, you can split you costs and pay in 4, weekly, over 3, 6, 12 or even 18 monthly increments. All you need to do is select one of the available partners at check out, who will then run a soft credit check. Once approved, select your payment plan and reserve your flight!

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 deposit or flight finance plan.

Where can I reserve flights with a deposit?

At Alternative Airlines! We are partnered with Slice Pay, which allows our customers to pay for their flights from a 5% deposit (from 10% in the USA). The rest of your flight costs are then split into weekly instalments, which pay off your flight before you fly - all with no credit checks, no interest and no late fees.

Slice Pay is available to residents of Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.

Do I go into debt when reserving a flight with a deposit?

No, you do not go into debt when reserving a flight with a deposit. When you pay with a deposit, you are not taking out any forms of credit with Slice Pay. Additionally, your flight costs must be paid off before your flight, meaning you do not go into debt. There are no credit checks, no interest, and no fees for missed payments.

Paying with a deposit is a great way to reserve your flights as a long term savings tool. Avoid the hefty upfront flight costs and instead pay in chunks before you fly.

Is there a credit check when paying through a deposit?

No. When you reserve your flight with a deposit, there is no credit check. Paying for your flight with a deposit through Slice Pay IS NOT a form of credit.

Can I pay through a deposit with bad credit?

Yes! When you reserve your flight with a deposit, there are no credit checks, meaning that if you have bad credit, you can still lock in your flight for today's price.

Unlike flight finance, paying with a deposit requires you to pay the complete balance before you fly, ensuring stress-free, debt-free travel.

How much are deposits on flights?

At Alternative Airlines, you can reserve your flights from a 5% deposit through Slice Pay (from 10% in the USA). At checkout, a Hold Price-Fee (a service fee) will be shown. After you pay your deposit, you will must then pay the balance of your flights before departure.

Which airlines can I reserve now and pay later?

At Alternative Airlines, you can reserve flights from over 650+ airlines from across the world. From Delta Air Lines to Air Asia X, you can reserve flights with one of our finance plans or a deposit at checkout.

Please note that our finance plan and deposit availability is subject to your country of residence. For more details, check out our ways to pay page.

Can you reserve a flight without paying?

With flight financing at Alternative Airlines, you can. When you pay later for your flights with one of our payment partners, you can avoid the hefty upfront costs that come with booking a flight. Instead, split your flight costs over a range of periods, including pay in 4, weekly/bi-weekly instalments, and monthly plans. This allows you to lock in today's prices, whilst splitting your flight into manageable costs over time.

What does reserve now, pay later mean?

Reserve now, pay later is when you book your flight today, securing its current price against last-minute price hikes. When you reserve now and pay later you generally pay minimal, if any, upfront costs for your flight.

At Alternative Airlines, you can reserve your flights and pay later with flight finance plans from 20+ of our trusted partners (availability depends on country of residence). For a credit free option, choose to book your flight with a deposit through Slice Pay (available in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States).

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 or a deposit plan through Slice Pay.