UAE Airlines Embrace Crypto Payments as Travel Sector Goes Digital
The United Arab Emirates is fast becoming a global hub for cryptocurrency adoption, and the travel sector is the latest to join the movement.
Several airlines and agencies – including Emirates, Air Arabia, Travala, and Alternative Airlines – now support bookings with Bitcoin, Ether, stablecoins, and other digital assets.
Travelers can pay through direct checkout or via crypto gift cards, depending on the platform. This shift aligns with the UAE’s broader regulatory efforts, led by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), to integrate blockchain into mainstream commerce.
In July 2025, Emirates advanced the trend by signing an agreement with Crypto.com, enabling passengers to pay not only for tickets…
