JetBlue Vacations customers can now ‘buy now, pay later’ for trips

Fly now — pay later.

JetBlue Vacations announced this week that it will partner with Flex Pay — a “buy now, pay later” program from financial tech company Upgrade, Inc. — to give customers monthly payment options when booking flight and hotel vacation packages.

The new alternative would give customers the opportunity to spread out the cost of their vacation over time with monthly payments.

According to the airline, the option is fully integrated across JetBlue Vacations Flight + Hotel mobile and desktop booking flows, as well as the JetBlue Vacations call center, so the customer service team will also be able to offer the flexible financing option to customers booking over the phone.

Throughout booking, customers will see estimated monthly payment amounts as they seek flight and hotel options. Different selections may impact the cost, which will be shown in the process.

At checkout, travelers have the option to pay in full, pay a deposit, or select a monthly payment option.

Customers can apply for different payment schedules, allowing them to break up the cost of their trip into more manageable payments.

The application process is just a few minutes during checkout, and once approved, customers will be able to select the plan that is best for their needs — with no late fees or prepayment penalties.

“With monthly payment options through our trusted partner Flex Pay, customers have more flexibility and control in how they book and pay for their trips, helping make more travel options within reach,” Jamie Perry, President of Paisly, the company that powers JetBlue Vacations, said in a statement.