Fly now, pay later: Are travel loans a good deal?
Dreaming of a spring getaway with white-sand beaches and a cool drink in your hand?
A search for airline tickets can bring your dream down to earth, if the steep fares charged by many airlines outstrip your savings.
What if you could book your trip today and pay for it later — without maxing out your credit cards?
Major airlines including American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines integrate buy-now-pay-later concepts into their online booking. Working with technology startups that provide the financing, they offer loans to travelers who would rather pay a fixed amount over time than dip into savings or use high-interest credit cards.