Dubai-Based Emirates Airline Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Payments Options

THE NEWS: Emirates, the Dubai‑based airline, announced that customers can now book flights using Bitcoin through a payment feature provided by Crypto.com.

DETAILS:

• The Bitcoin option is available via Crypto.com’s crypto‑exchange payment feature integrated into Emirates’ booking system.
• Emirates and Crypto.com said they would work together in a partnership announced last year.
• Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim said the move “reflects the…”.

FAQ

Which airline now accepts Bitcoin for flight bookings?
Emirates, the Dubai‑based carrier, has introduced a Bitcoin payment option for its flight bookings, allowing passengers to use the cryptocurrency through the airline’s booking platform in partnership with Crypto.com, as announced on Tuesday.

Through which crypto exchange can customers pay with Bitcoin on Emirates?
The Bitcoin payment is processed through Crypto.com, the cryptocurrency exchange whose payment feature has been integrated with Emirates’ booking system, giving travelers a new way to settle airline tickets with digital currency.

When did Emirates and Crypto.com announce their collaboration?
Emirates and Crypto.com first disclosed their partnership sometime last year, when the two companies announced they would work together to bring cryptocurrency payment capabilities to the airline’s customers.

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