How to buy tickets with cryptocurrency? Travala's super simple demonstration, Emirates Airlines opens official website in 2026

The UAE partners with Crypto.com to open cryptocurrency ticket purchasing in 2026. Now, if you want to buy a plane ticket with cryptocurrency, you can refer to several cryptocurrency travel booking platforms. (Background: Thailand will fully open 'travel cryptocurrency payments', a major tourism destination is striving for digital transformation.) (Additional background: Bhutan collaborates with Binance Pay to launch the first 'national-level cryptocurrency travel payment system', supporting hotels, attractions, and shopping.) As cryptocurrency is still viewed as an investment by most people, Emirates Airlines and travel operators have already brought cryptocurrency on board. In July, Emirates Airlines signed a partnership with Crypto.com, planning to allow passengers to pay directly with tokens such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USDT by 2026, becoming the first airline in the world to incorporate cryptocurrency payments. Currently, travelers looking to pay for tickets with cryptocurrency can consider using travel booking platforms like Travala, Alternative Airlines, and Destinia. In the UAE, passengers can purchase tickets, upgrade seats, and buy duty-free items with over 30 cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, CRO, USDT, and USDC. Besides Emirates, the Dubai-listed low-cost airline Air Arabia also accepts AE Coin, which is pegged to the Dirham. In the current ticketing channels, blockchain booking platforms Travala, Alternative Airlines, and Destinia allow consumers to book with mainstream cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, XRP, and DOGE across more than 650 airlines. According to a report from Travala, the volume of cryptocurrency payment bookings is expected to grow by 46% between 2023 and 2024, shifting demand from rare customers to the norm. How to purchase tickets Consumers can complete cryptocurrency purchases through two paths: 'Direct Checkout' or 'Gift Cards'. Taking Travala as an example: Choose a flight → Select Crypto payment at checkout → Connect wallet → Scan QR code to complete the transfer, and finally receive an electronic ticket. If you choose the gift card process, you will first purchase a digital card and then pay with the balance on the card. According to tests, after booking with Travala, the payment options include a simple 'cryptocurrency payment', or choosing to pay with Binance Pay or Crypto.com's payment service. If you are concerned about fees, compare the on-chain fees with credit card costs, and remember that international credit card transactions incur cross-border fees. Make sure to keep the transaction ID and blockchain receipt to ensure potential refunds or disputes later. The UAE's 'Cryptocurrency Loyalty Program' The UAE's ambitions go beyond cryptocurrency payments; the current cryptocurrency plans extend to mileage redemption, decentralized travel insurance, and even automatic visa verification using smart contracts. Finextra estimates that in the future, 39% of Gen Z travelers will check out with cryptocurrency while traveling. This digitally native group will continue to push demand towards the mainstream. When regulation, technology, and the market are all in place, the UAE may become the world's first airline to offer 'everything you need for dining, entertainment, and travel on one chain.' Related reports Jeju Island announces NFT travel card to launch in the second half of 2025: can receive stablecoin subsidies, discounts on attractions... Overview of 10 potential cryptocurrency applications in the Base ecosystem: restaurant points, travel recommendations, fitness... "How to buy tickets with cryptocurrency? Travala's super simple demonstration, Emirates Airlines opens official website in 2026" was first published on BlockTempo (the most influential blockchain news media).