Airlines accepting Paypal payments for flight bookings
It’s time to update our list of airlines that accept payment via Paypal for flight bookings online. The list has grown a little since last year’s article – but this still remains more common in the US than other parts of the world.
“Paypal” airlines (as of September 2009):
American Airlines – US/UK customers only
Northwest Airlines – US customers only
Delta – US customers only
US Air
Continental Airlines
Southwest Airlines
JetBlue
Midwest Airlines
Lufthansa (Germany)
Monarch Airlines (UK)
Jet 2 (UK) - GBP/EUR transactions only
Emirates (Dubai) - GBP/EUR transactions only
Air Asia (Malaysia)
Air Asia X (Malaysia)
Some airlines are currently offering incentives to book through Paypal. For example Jet 2 and Monarch are waiving booking fees; JetBlue will give you a free first checked bag; Emirates and AA are offering a 1% cashback to UK residents.
Online agent Hotwire also accepts Paypal as payment for flights.
And AirTravelGenius.com accepts Paypal for purchases of the Ultimate Airfares & Upgrades Guide.
