Afterpay Flights

Afterpay & Flights

Afterpay is a popular Australian payment method that allows you to make online purchases and split the cost into four equal payments that are paid back over time. The first payment must be paid at the time of booking but the following three are paid once every fortnight. The great thing about Afterpay is that, unlike many pay later solutions, the payment is completely interest fee. This means that you'll pay exactly the price that's displayed to you at checkout.

Afterpay is a great way to pay for flights as it can break up the cost of a large purchase, make it much more affordable and help you budget for the rest of the trip.

Why buy flights with Afterpay?

Buying flights with AfterPay is a fantastic way to make a large purchase more affordable. Although not all flights are expensive, if you find yourself umm-ing and ah-ing over whether you should buy your flight because you can't afford to pay off the total cost of it now, Afterpay might be the perfect answer to your problem.

By settling the payment with Alternative Airlines and giving you a travel loan, Afterpay allows you to pay off your flights over time. For example — let's pretend that want to buy flights that cost $1000 USD/AUD but don't have enough money to pay it right now. When you choose Afterpay, they'll cover the $1000 and give it straight to Alternative Airlines, which allows us to secure your flight and send you your e-ticket right away.

Afterpay will then require you to pay back the cost of your flights in monthly payments, with the amount for each month depending on the length of loan that you choose. If you've chosen a 3-month loan, you'll have to pay back $333.33/month or, if you've chosen a 6-month loan, you'll have to pay back $166.66/month and so on. This makes your flight purchase much more affordable and easier to fit around your monthly budget.

What happens after I buy flights with Afterpay?

After you buy flights with Afterpay and Alternative Airlines, the process is really simple.

There's a couple of ways that you can choose to pay back your flight loan with Afterpay. The most straight forward way is to set up an automatic payment on your Afterpay account by storing a card. To do this, just go to the Afterpay app or website, head to My Account and Add a New Payment Method under the Billings section. You can use mosts cards as a payment method, as long as it's not from a bank that is located internationally.

Once you've added your card, Afterpay will automatically debit you each month for the payment for your flights. They'll send you a reminder via SMS or email to let you know that the payment is coming so that you can make sure you have enough money for the payment. But, other than that, you won't have to do anything and Afterpay will handle the rest.

If you don't want to set up automatic payments, you can pay off each payment manually either when your payment is due or any time before. To do this, visit the app or website, locate your Afterpay flight loan and select Pay Now. This allows you to enter the card details that you want to use for this specific payment and make the payment as a one-off. So that you don't forget when your payment is due, Afterpay will always send you a reminder leading up to your payment via SMS or email.

The great thing about using Afterpay for flights is that you can travel before you've even paid off the total cost of your flights. For example — if you've booked a flight for 3 months times but have selected to pay with a 6-month loan, you'll still be able to travel on that flight without having paid the remaining 3 months on your loan!

Afterpay Flights
FAQs

How can I use Afterpay to pay for flights?

You can use Afterpay to pay for flights by searching for flights on the Alternative Airlines website and selecting Afterpay at checkout. Afterpay will make a decision on whether you're eligible for a loan in real-time and, if approved, you'll be able to confirm your flights and make your payment right away.

How is the cost of my flights split?

The costs of your flights are split into four equal payments, which are paid back over time. The first payment must be made at the time of booking and the other three are made on a fortnightly basis. 

Will interest be charged on my Afterpay payments?

No. There's no interest charged when you buy flights with Afterpay. However, you're charged a fee of 1.5% for using Afterpay at the time of booking.

Is there a chance I won't be approved?

Yes, if Afterpay can't verify your details or you're not eligible to use Afterpay due to your credit file, your payment will not be approved,

Is Afterpay available outside of Australia?

Afterpay can only be used is you're an Australian resident, paying in AUD. 

Can I use Afterpay to pay for domestic flights within Australia?

Yes, Afterpay can be used to pay for any domestic flights within Australia that you can find on Alternative Airlines' website. We offer flights from many airlines that fly domestically within Australia, including Jetstar, Qantas and Tigerair Australia.

Can Afterpay be used to pay for airlines that aren't Australian?

Yes, Afterpay can be used to pay for flights on airlines that aren't Australian. As long as you're a resident of Australia, paying in Australian dollars, Afterpay can be used to buy flights on any of the 600+ airlines available through Alternative Airlines, including those from other countries.

Can Afterpay be used to pay for international flights?

Yes, Afterpay can be used for international flights flying to/from Australia, as well as flights that fly internationally between two destinations outside of Australia.

Can I set my payments up to be automatic?

Yes, to make things easy, you can set up your fortnightly payments to Afterpay be automatic so that you never miss a payment. If you opt in for automatic payment, Afterpay will use the card that you use for your first payment for the following fortnightly payments.