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If you're looking for payment plan options when booking American Airlines flights, Alternative Airlines is the site for you.
American Airlines is a major airline in the United States headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is the largest airline in the world when measured by scheduled passengers carried, revenue passenger mile, and daily flights.
You can also choose from one of our many payment plan options to spread the cost of your flights over time with our Buy Now, Pay Later options.
Can I pay for American Airlines flights in instalments?
Yes! At Alternative Airlines, we're partnered with 20+ Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) lenders that can help you spread the cost of your flights into smaller, more manageable amounts. That way, you can enjoy your holiday without worrying about your finances! Choose the perfect payment plan for you from available lenders such as Afterpay, Affirm and Sezzle.
Some payment options are country-specific and may not be available to you.
Find out more about some of our most popular payment plans below 👇👇👇
Available Buy Now Pay Later Options with American Airlines
Afterpay
Can I pay for my American Airlines flights using Afterpay?
Yes! Afterpay lets you spread the cost of your flights over 6 weeks, with payments made in 4 equal interest-free instalments. Simply choose your flights, then select 'Afterpay' at checkout. It's that easy! Afterpay is available to residents of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom (as Clearpay).
Zip
Can I pay for my American Airlines flights using Zip?
Yes, Alternative Airlines offers Zip at checkout. Pay for your American Airlines flights in 4 interest-free instalments spread over 6 weeks. Zip gives you more control over your finances by helping you split the sum of your flights rather than paying in one go. Zip is available in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
Klarna
Can I pay for my American Airlines flights using Klarna?
Yes, Alternative Airlines is partnered with the popular Klarna, which allows you to pay back your flights at a rate that better suits you. With Klarna, you can pay in 3 or 4 interest-free instalments (depending on nationality). It's available in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Austria, France, Ireland, Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Romania and Portugal. For more information, read through our blog on why you should consider Klarna.
PayPal Credit
Can I pay for my American Airlines flights using PayPal Credit?
Yes, PayPal is one of our most popular BNPLs. It's quick and straightforward. Just search for your flights using the search bar at the top of the page, then select 'PayPal Credit' at checkout. PayPal lets you pay for your flights in 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks, or if you'd rather, you can pay monthly over 6, 12, or 24 months. PayPal Credit is available to residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Affirm
Can I pay for my American Airlines flights using Affirm?
Yes, you can use Affirm to pay for your American Airlines flights when you book through Alternative Airlines! Affirm is a flexible payment option that allows you to pay for your American Airlines flights in monthly instalments over a 3, 6, or 12-month period. You can use Affirm if you're a resident of the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom.
Other BNPL options
Want to know more about our BNPLs? Here are some you might see at checkout.
- Floa - available in France
- Oney - available in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium
- Sezzle - available in the United States and Canada
- Scalapay - available in Italy, Spain, France and Portugal
- Tabby - available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
- Tamara - available in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
- Twisto - available in Poland and the Czech Republic
Pay later for American Airlines flight add-ons
Adding one of our special services can make an already great flight experience even better. Some of our most popular add-ons include:
- Airport lounge add-on
- Seat selection
- Special meal add-on
- Sports equipment
- Cancellation Protection
- Lost Baggage Insurance
Although these features may cost extra, you can still make your flights affordable by using a BNPL at checkout. Splitting the cost of your American Airlines add-ons over time means you can enjoy a more personalised flight experience without breaking the bank!
Upgrade your cabin class with BNPL
Why not consider upgrading your flights to business or first class? By splitting the cost of your flight, you can get the most out of your time in the skies.
Business class flights with American Airlines:
- Gourmet meals.
- Complimentary beers, wines and spirits.
- Power sockets.
- Deluxe skincare products and amenity kits.
First-class flights with American Airlines:
- All of the above.
- Personalised service (personal flight attendant, priority check-in, security and boarding and express collection of checked baggage).
- Premium seats.
- Premium fine-dining meals on premium plates.
- Larger entertainment screen.
How do I pay for flights with American Airlines?
Search for flights
Enter the destinations, dates, and the number of passengers flying into the Alternative Airlines search form and click 'Search Flights.' You can also select the currency you want, including Crypto.
How do I pay for flights with American Airlines?
Select American Airlines
You'll see the different airlines flying to your chosen destination. Filter the search so that it only shows American Airlines. Then select the flight that best suits you.
How do I pay for flights with American Airlines?
Select your add-ons
If there's anything else you want to add, such as additional baggage, cancellation protection, flying with a pet, etc., you can do so now by scrolling to passenger details and clicking your desired additions.
How do I pay for flights with American Airlines?
Select a BNPL
Once you get to the checkout, you'll see the different payment methods available, including paying immediately in full or Buy Now Pay Later. The BNPLs that you see will depend on your country of residence.
After you've chosen your payment plan, you're all done! You'll find your e-ticket waiting for you in your email inbox.
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'Buy Now, Pay Later' American Airlines Flights FAQs
Can I pay for American Airlines flights in instalments?
You can pay for your flights in instalments when you book through Alternative Airlines. Here at Alternative Airlines, we're dedicated to providing greater choice and flexibility. That's why we offer lots of payment plan options including Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, Zip, and PayPal Credit. Please note that payment plan options available are based on the country in which you reside.
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Can I pay later with American Airlines?
You can pay later for American Airlines flights, when you book through Alternative Airlines. We offer lots of popular payment plan options, including Affirm, Zip, and Afterpay. These payment options are available on any American Airlines flight.
Can get a loan for American Airlines?
You can book any American Airlines flight without paying the full amount upfront. Book now, then pay later with Alternative Airlines. Our payment plan options allow travellers to pay for flights in easy monthly instalments.
Why should I book my American Airlines tickets through Alternative Airlines?
Through Alternative Airlines, you can search and book any American Airlines flight (along with any other domestic airline in the US, or any of the 600+ global carriers that we ticket) and choose to pay using one of our payment plan options. As well as a greater number of payment options, there are lots of other reasons to love booking flights through Alternative Airlines. Booking flights is quick and easy, and our expert Customer Service Team is on-hand to help during the entire booking process.
We also offer Cancellation Protection, which entitles you to a refund if you need to cancel your flights for a number of unexpected circumstances. No matter what class fare you book, simply select 'Cancellation Protection' at checkout for added peace-of-mind.
Where does American Airlines fly to?
American Airlines has hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C.
They fly to over 350 destinations worldwide. Check out their page to find out more!