Dubai: People in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt who are planning their travel and holidays with Etihad Airways now have the option of paying via monthly instalments when booking flights directly through the airlines website.

The airline is the first in the region to offer fully automated online instalment plans after partnering with PayFort, an online payment service provider.

The initiative is designed to allow families and those on a budget book flights to their dream destination with convenient, payment plans tailored to their requirements.

Eligibility for payment plans depends on the individual bank and plans range from three to 60 months, with 17 participating banks.

Commenting on the new initiative, Etihad Airways vice president digital strategy and innovation Justin Warby, said: Etihad is committed to continually enhancing the travel experience by providing greater choice and flexibility to our guests. We understand travel can be a significant expense, especially for families and those on a tight budget, so this new initiative is a great way for people to book and enjoy their travel without having to worry about paying in one large sum

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