DANIA BEACH, Fla.—The competition in the payments space, especially for purchases that previously would have gone to a credit card, continues, with JetBlue Vacations announcing it has partnered with Upgrade, Inc. to introduce a buy now, pay later option that allows customers to finance flight-and-hotel packages with monthly payments, according to a company release.
The new option is powered by Flex Pay and is integrated across JetBlue Vacations’ booking channels, including mobile and desktop platforms as well as its call center, where representatives—referred to as “Helpful Humans”—can offer the financing option to customers booking trips by phone.
JetBlue Vacations said the program is designed to give travelers greater flexibility by allowing them to spread the cost of vacations over time, with estimated monthly payment amounts displayed throughout the booking process.
0% Deal Offered
To mark the launch, JetBlue Vacations is offering a limited-time promotion of 0% annual percentage rate financing on eligible flight-and-hotel packages booked through April 23, 2026, for travel through Dec. 31, 2026. The company said there is no minimum purchase required to qualify.
Customers approved for financing can select from multiple payment schedules, with no late fees or prepayment penalties, according to the release. At checkout, travelers can choose to pay in full, make a deposit, or opt for monthly payments.
Unlike traditional deposit-based booking options that may require a larger balance closer to departure, the monthly payment model allows customers to pay over time, which the company said can make travel more accessible.
