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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
Spread the Cost of Your Flights with Zip
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- 65,000 happy customers
- Rated 4.5 Stars. Based on 3,581 service ratings over the past year
- Dedicated customer service team on hand to help
- Secure payments
Secure and book your flights right now through Alternative Airlines, and pay back the cost over time with Zip. Use this guide to discover how you can choose Zip at checkout to pay back later.
Buy flights using Zip
Zip splits the total cost of your purchase into 4 equal interest-free payments that are paid over 6 weeks.
The first payment (25% of the total cost) is taken at the time that you book your flights and the remaining three payments (another 25% each time) are taken the following three fortnights.
Choosing to pay with Zip allows you to purchase your flights without having to pay back the total cost until a later date. After you've found the flight that you want to buy on the Alternative Airlines website, select to pay with Zip at checkout. Zip will make an instant decision on whether you're eligible to use it and — if you're approved — you'll be able to secure your flights right away but won't have to pay back the full cost until later.
How to buy flights with Zip
You can use Zip to pay for flights if you're a resident of the UK and paying in GBP.
Make sure that you're searching in GBP by using the currency changer on the top right side of the screen.
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Use our search form to search for flights on any date and between any destinations. Once you've found the flights that you want to buy, select them to purchase.
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Enter your passenger details and select Zip as the payment method that you want to pay in.
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After you've entered some info to verify your identity, Zip will make an instant decision on whether you're eligible to use it.
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Once approved, your repayment will be fixed to four equal payments that must be paid back every two weeks. The first payment must be made at the time of booking. Once you've made the first payment, your booking will be finalised and your flights will be confirmed. Zip will automatically debit the remaining cost of your booking every two weeks from the card that you used to make the first payment.
All that's left for you to do is look forward to your flight!
Zip & Flights
Zip is a payment method that allows you to buy goods and services online and pay back the cost over time.
In the UK, Zip can be used to divide the cost of your flights into four equal payments. The first payment must be made at the time of booking and the following three must be made every two weeks. Once you've made the first payment, your flight tickets are secured and we'll send you your e-ticket right away.
Zip is a great way to pay for flights because it can break up the cost of a large purchase and make it that much more affordable.
Zip Flights
FAQs
How can I use Zip to pay for flights?
To use Zip to pay for flights, find the flight that you want to buy on the Alternative Airlines website and select Zip at checkout. Zip will ask you for a few details so that they can verify your identity and make an instant decision whether you're eligible to use it. If you're approved, the cost of your flights will be divided into four equal amounts, which will need to be paid over a six week period. The first payment must be paid at the time of booking and the remaining payments must be paid once every two weeks following the first payment. Once you've made your first payment, your booking will be confirmed and your e-ticket will be sent to you right away.
Am I eligible to use Zip?
In order to use Zip, you need to meet the following requirements:
- You must be aged 18 or above
- You need to be registered as living in an address within the UK
- Your credit history must be good enough to fit the requirements set out by Zip
- You must have a Visa or Mastercard debit/credit card that has been issued in the UK
How many months do I have to pay back the cost of my flight?
Your flights must be paid back over a six week period, with each payment taken two weeks apart.
Will interest be charged on my Zip payments?
You won't be charged any interest on your payments, however, you will have to pay an upfront fee.
Is there a chance I won't be approved?
Yes, if your identity can't be verified or your credit file prohibits your from using it, Zip has the right to refuse your application.
Is Zip available outside of the UK?
At Alternative Airlines, Zip is currently only available to use if you live in the UK.
Make sure that you're searching in the correct currency (GBP), otherwise, Zip won't show at checkout.
Can I use ZipPay to pay for domestic flights?
Yes, Zip can be used to pay for domestic flights in any country, the flights don't have to be within the country that you're buying from.
Can Zip be used to pay for airlines that aren't from the UK?
Yes, you can pay with Zip when you buy flights on any airline on the Alternative Airlines' website. The airline can be from any country and doesn't have to match the country that you're buying from.
Can Zip be used to pay for international flights?
Yes, Zip can be used as a payment method for international flights that fly anywhere in the world. As long as you can find the flights on the Alternative Airlines website, it doesn't matter where you're flying to and from and you can use Zip to pay.
Is there a minimum repayment amount?
The amount for each repayment is the total cost of your flight, divided into four. Therefore, there is no minimum repayment needed as the amount is prefixed.
If I'm rejected, will Zip have an impact on my credit score?
No, your credit score is not impacted if you're rejected by Zip. Zip carries out a soft credit check, which never impacts your credit score.
Will my payment details be safe when paying with Zip?
Yes, both Alternative Airlines and Zip store payment and personal details with a high level of security that meets industry security protocol.
How do cancellations and refunds work?
If you cancel your flight and are due a refund, Zip will refund you any money that you've already paid and cancel all future scheduled payments.
In the event of a partial refund, Zip will cancel future payments first as part of the refund. If the refund amount is still not met after cancelling future payments, Zip will refund the remaining amount.
Refunds can take 5–7 business days to show in your account and will be refunded to the payment method that you originally paid with.
What happens if I miss a payment?
By default, payments are taken automatically from the payment card that you entered when you made your first payment. If for whatever reason, your payment cannot be processed, you'll have until midnight on the day that it's due to make the payment with an alternative card. If you still haven't made the payment, you'll be charged a fee of £4, with another £4 charged for each additional week that you fail to make the payment.
