Can you make payments on a plane ticket? or does it have to be straight up?
I'm visiting a friend in Germany over the summer. The cheapest ticket I found was $1033 which i think is pretty good seeing as im flying out of LAX. anywhoo, i was wondering if anyone knew if I can make payments on the ticket? I will have the money, but not in full at this time.
Air Travel - 8 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
The only way you can "make payments" is to charge it to a credit card.
2 :
Not directly or on the web. However you might be able to make a deal with a travel agent - but it will be more expensive in the long run. Most people use a credit card & then pay it off in installments. Most airlines will no longer take cash - you must use a credit card.
3 :
as far as i know, payment is expected in full. however, you could apply for a credit card and make payments that way. careful tho - credit cards are evvvviiiiilllllllll!
4 :
american airlines does a buy now pay later type of deal i would check it out
5 :
I think it depends on the airline, I have found some that do allow it. The best thing to do would be to call the airline and ask them. Good luck and have a safe trip.
6 :
If you charge it on you credit card you can make payments and pay the high interest rate the credit card company charges. My advice is to wait until you can afford to pay straight up. This will keep you out of the debt trap that keeps so many Americans in financial trouble.
7 :
Generally, with plane tickets you have to pay in full at the time of the reservation. As plane tickets go up as the date gets closer, now will be the time to buy as you said. They are willing to give up your seat if you don't have the money. It wouldn't be fair to the person who does have the money for them to hold your seat. Do you have a credit card? You may be able to put some of the balance on that and pay the rest cash. If you have a really dire situation, just call the airline and ask. The worst they can do is tell you no.
8 :
American Airlines offers a "fly now, pay later" plan, where you can pay on an installment plan with no interest for six months. I'm sure some other airlines offer similar plans, here's the details: http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do;jsessionid=1GJAWO1MJOP0ZEAJJNHSKJUQBFFUGVMD?p=/reservations/flyNowPayLater.jsp
