WestJet has partnered with Flex Pay, Upgrade’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, to introduce flexible payment options for travellers booking flights with the airline.

The agreement allows WestJet guests to spread the cost of airfare into monthly instalments, providing additional payment flexibility at the time of booking. Flex Pay is now integrated into WestJet’s online booking platform, enabling travellers to select financing terms directly during checkout.

“At WestJet, we’re committed to making air travel as accessible and seamless as possible for our guests,” Jennifer Bue, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Deputy CFO WestJet, said in a statement. “By choosing Flex Pay, we’re giving travellers more flexibility to book their flights in a way that works best for them. Whether planning a long-awaited trip or a last-minute getaway, WestJet guests can fly with greater confidence and financial ease.”

Travellers using Flex Pay can choose repayment terms of 3, 6, 9, 11 or 18 months. Financing rates and eligibility vary by customer.

Flex Pay is designed to provide a streamlined checkout experience, allowing travellers to manage travel costs over time without disrupting the booking flow. 

“It’s an honour to work with one of Canada’s most established and trusted airlines,” said Denise Heffron, Managing Director, Commercial, Flex Pay. “Flex Pay’s proven track record of supporting airlines in offering customers more flexibility is a perfect fit with WestJet. We look forward to working closely with WestJet to bring more travellers to the places they love.”

Flex Pay is offered by Upgrade, a financial technology company that provides credit, mobile banking and payment products. Since launching in 2017, Upgrade has delivered more than $42 billion in credit to over 7.5 million customers across a range of products, including personal loans, mobile banking, cards, BNPL, auto financing and home improvement financing.

For more information, go to www.upgrade.com.

Source: Travelweek