Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has initiated a “fly now, pay later” payment option. It is collaborating with a local fintech company, deema to offer interest-free installment payments.
The airline reported that the new payment system enables passengers to pay in two or four installments using deema which is the first licensed buy-now, pay-later service in Kuwait, offering more flexibility to passengers as the popularity of digital payment methods has increased.
According to a press release, the integration is embedded into Jazeera Airways’ booking platform, which allows immediate eligibility checks at checkout and enables customers to finalize purchases without further financing procedures.
The introduction underscores the growing partnership between airlines and financial technology companies in the Gulf, as carriers launch more flexible payment options in their booking systems.
Barathan Pasupathi, CEO of Jazeera Airways, said, “At Jazeera Airways, we are committed to lowering the barriers to travel through agile digital innovation. By achieving our fastest-ever payment integration with deema, we are not just adding a payment method; we are providing a seamless, Kuwaiti homegrown financial solution.”
He stated, “This partnership empowers our passengers to ‘fly now and pay later’ with absolute ease, reinforcing our mission to make travel accessible to everyone.”
The system is now supporting transactions in Kuwaiti dinars, with the airline accepting the complete booking value, while Deema handles customer repayments.
Bader Al-Ghanim, Head of Innovation and Partnerships at Deema, added, “We are very excited to partner with Jazeera Airways as the first airline in Kuwait to introduce the Deema solution. This was one of the quickest integrations achieved – thanks to the fast-moving and talented team at Jazeera Airways.”
He reported, “This project truly demonstrates the airline’s ability to rapidly deploy customer-centric solutions to meet the evolving needs of its tech-savvy travelers.”
Jazeera Airways claimed that the collaboration is a part of a broader initiative to enlarge its digital ecosystem and enhance the evolving fintech landscape in Kuwait by collaborating with local technology providers.
The airline indicated that the “fly now, pay later” is among several planned digital initiatives intended to enhance customer experience throughout its growing route network.
