Qantas offers "fly now, pay later" option in new Zip deal

Qantas is now giving customers the option to buy now and pay later on international and domestic flights under a new deal with Zip. Starting from Thursday, 19 May, the airline is also incentivising travellers to use the payment method by letting frequent flyers earn Qantas points with every dollar spent. The Sydney-based carrier is the second Australian airline to partner with Zip, after Virgin joined forces with the financial services company in 2018. The latest collaboration comes a year after Qantas axed its Frequent Flyer deal with AfterPay, which began in 2020. “The option to buy now, pay later through Zip gives our customers more choice in how they pay for their flights,” said Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth. “With Zip they can spread the cost over time choosing flexible repayments, and also earn Qantas Points on the payment as well as the flight itself. Being able to earn points on buy now, pay later purchases through Zip Rewards when shopping online or in store is something that will appeal to many of our members.”<br/>