Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways launches ‘fly now, pay later’ booking option

Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways has introduced a new ‘fly now, pay later’ payment option, expanding its digital offerings through a partnership with local fintech firm Deema. The new feature allows passengers to spread the cost of their flights over two to four interest-free instalments, making travel more accessible amid rising demand for flexible digital payment solutions. 

 

Through Deema – Kuwait’s first licensed buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) platform – travellers can complete the process directly on the Jazeera Airways website, with instant eligibility checks at checkout and no separate financing steps required.

 

Transactions are currently supported in Kuwaiti dinars, with Deema managing customer repayments while the airline receives the full booking amount upfront. 

 

Commenting on the launch, Jazeera Airways CEO Barathan Pasupathi said the airline remains committed to “lowering the barriers to travel through agile digital innovation”. He added: “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.”

 

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The move mirrors a regional shift, as Gulf carriers team up with fintechs to add flexible payment options and simplify the booking journey. Emirates, for example, offers buy now, pay later instalments for US and Canadian customers through its partnership with Uplift and accepts digital wallet payments such as PayPal, while various online travel agencies enable Gulf Air tickets to be purchased on instalment using BNPL platforms including Klarna and Affirm.

 

Jazeera Airways said the ’fly now, pay later’ feature is part of a broader pipeline of digital enhancements designed to elevate the customer experience across its expanding network.

 

The launch follows the carrier’s strongest financial year on record, driven by sustained passenger growth, with more than five million travellers carried in 2025, a 2.2% year-on-year increase, and 37,351 flights operated, cementing its position as the most active carrier at Kuwait International Airport for the fourth consecutive year.

 

Jazeera’s record-breaking performance comes as both it and Kuwait Airways move to capture a larger share of the GCC’s growing aviation market, with Kuwait’s new e-visa platform and relaxed visit visa rules expected to stimulate further inbound tourism and support continued traffic growth.

 

For more information, visit www.jazeeraairways.com