The holidays are fast approaching, and is even closer. But as travelers securing end-of-year trip reservations begin to reach for their wallets, another payment option is on the table.
A growing list of airlines offers travelers the chance to buy expensive flights now and get an interest-free loan to pay off the purchase in smaller monthly installments. These "buy now, pay later" financing options are available through third-party providers, like Affirm, Uplift, Klarna or PayPal Credit, directly on the airline's checkout page.
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