{
  "name": "Airline Crypto Acceptance Index",
  "description": "Which airlines accept cryptocurrency directly, for every airline whose status we checked: status, processor, coins, networks, conditions, explanation, dates and sources, plus whether we sell its tickets.",
  "publisher": "SatFares",
  "url": "https://satfares.com/data/airline-crypto-acceptance.json",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "updated": "2026-10-12",
  "columns": [
    "iata",
    "airline",
    "country",
    "crypto_direct",
    "processor",
    "coins",
    "networks",
    "conditions",
    "note",
    "since",
    "until",
    "checked",
    "evidence",
    "source_title",
    "source_url",
    "bookable_with_us",
    "card_holder_check"
  ],
  "rows": [
    {
      "iata": "EK",
      "airline": "Emirates",
      "country": "AE",
      "crypto_direct": "active",
      "processor": "Crypto.com Pay",
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": "Eligible UAE residents only, for bookings priced and settled in UAE dirhams (AED), paid with a Crypto.com account on emirates.com or the Emirates app.",
      "note": "Launched on July 28, 2026 (official release). The payment is approved in the Crypto.com app: by QR code on the website, or by a switch to the Crypto.com app on mobile.",
      "since": "2026-07-28",
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Emirates media centre (2026-07-28)",
      "source_url": "https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-cryptocom-give-customers-a-new-way-to-pay-for-flights/",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "QR",
      "airline": "Qatar Airways",
      "country": "QA",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-options page lists cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Cash + Avios, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Click to Pay and local methods; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Qatar Airways, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.qatarairways.com/en/payment-options.html",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "TK",
      "airline": "Turkish Airlines",
      "country": "TR",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment FAQ lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, UnionPay, Klarna, bank transfers, gift cards, vouchers, Cash&Miles and TK Wallet; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Turkish Airlines, payment questions",
      "source_url": "https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/payment-questions/",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "EY",
      "airline": "Etihad Airways",
      "country": "AE",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-options page lists major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfers, instalment plans and the Etihad Wallet; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Etihad Airways, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.etihad.com/en-us/manage/payment-options",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "AF",
      "airline": "Air France",
      "country": "FR",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-methods page lists cards, e-wallets (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay), online banking, bank transfer, ticket-office payment and vouchers; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Air France, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://wwws.airfrance.us/information/legal/moyens-de-paiement",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "KL",
      "airline": "KLM",
      "country": "NL",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-methods page lists cards, instalments in France, e-wallets (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay), online banking, bank transfer, office payment and vouchers; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "KLM, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.klm.com/information/ticket-services/payment-methods",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "LH",
      "airline": "Lufthansa",
      "country": "DE",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-options page lists debit and credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Click to Pay, Klarna, bank transfers and local methods; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Lufthansa, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/payment-options",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "IB",
      "airline": "Iberia",
      "country": "ES",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official US payment-methods page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, gift cards, vouchers and Avios; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Iberia, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.iberia.com/us/forms-of-payment/",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "TP",
      "airline": "TAP Air Portugal",
      "country": "PT",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-methods page lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay, Pix, MB Way and Multibanco; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "TAP Air Portugal, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.flytap.com/en-us/booking-information/payment-methods",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "LO",
      "airline": "LOT Polish Airlines",
      "country": "PL",
      "crypto_direct": "unverified",
      "processor": "BitPay",
      "coins": [
        "BTC"
      ],
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Bitcoin via BitPay was announced in August 2015 (Cointelegraph). LOT's official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists 16 payment methods and no cryptocurrency. We found no dated source that says the option ended.",
      "since": "2015-08",
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "LOT, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.lot.com/us/en/help-center/payments",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "BT",
      "airline": "airBaltic",
      "country": "LV",
      "crypto_direct": "active",
      "processor": "BitPay",
      "coins": [
        "BTC"
      ],
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": "GREEN and GREEN plus fares only (\"BitPay payments are available for GREEN / GREEN plus tickets only\").",
      "note": "Listed as \"Bitcoin via BitPay\" among the official payment options.",
      "since": "2014",
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "airBaltic, payment options",
      "source_url": "https://book.airbaltic.com/text?id=basket_new-link_payment_options",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "VY",
      "airline": "Vueling",
      "country": "ES",
      "crypto_direct": "unverified",
      "processor": "BitPay",
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Bitcoin via BitPay was announced in June 2022, to start in early 2023 (Bitcoin Magazine). Daily Maverick wrote in March 2026 that Vueling rolled out crypto checkout in 2023. The official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, PayPal, iDEAL, Klarna, Revolut, Apple Pay, Bizum, Flight Credit and Avios, and no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": "2022-06",
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Vueling help, payment options",
      "source_url": "https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19798826289681-Payment-Options",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "PC",
      "airline": "Pegasus Airlines",
      "country": "TR",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-options page lists cards, iDEAL, Bancontact, BKM Express, UnionPay, Masterpass, online bank transfer and gift cards; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Pegasus Airlines, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.flypgs.com/en/payment-options",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "FZ",
      "airline": "flydubai",
      "country": "AE",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official ways-to-pay page lists cards, cash at travel shops, vouchers, Skywards Miles, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Tabby, Click to Pay and local bank methods; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "flydubai, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/ways-to-pay/",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "AA",
      "airline": "American Airlines",
      "country": "US",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-options page lists major cards, Affirm, Citi Flex Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, cash or check, gift cards and travel credit; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "American Airlines, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/payment-options/payment-options.html",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "UA",
      "airline": "United Airlines",
      "country": "US",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-methods page lists credit cards, Visa, Alipay, Apple Pay, PayPal, UnionPay, Paze, Pix, monthly payments, UATP, TravelBank and travel credits; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "United Airlines, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/trip-planning/payment-methods.html",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "AC",
      "airline": "Air Canada",
      "country": "CA",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Air Canada's official payment-options page lists credit and debit cards, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfers, gift cards, AC Wallet and Flex Pay; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Air Canada, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/payment-methods.html",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "AR",
      "airline": "Aerolíneas Argentinas",
      "country": "AR",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Aerolíneas Argentinas' official FAQ lists credit and debit cards on all its websites, plus Mercado Pago in Argentina; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Aerolíneas Argentinas, payment methods (FAQ)",
      "source_url": "https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/frequently-asked-questions-results?subcategory=7356&question=7352",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "AV",
      "airline": "Avianca",
      "country": "CO",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Avianca's official help center lists Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, ELO in Brazil and PSE in Colombia; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Avianca, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://ayuda.avianca.com/hc/en-us/articles/15983689920027-What-forms-of-payment-are-accepted-at-avianca-com",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "AD",
      "airline": "Azul",
      "country": "BR",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Azul's official payment-methods page lists credit cards, Pix, FGTS (app only), vouchers, Azul credit and points plus money; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Azul, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.voeazul.com.br/br/pt/sobreazul/pagamento1",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "ET",
      "airline": "Ethiopian Airlines",
      "country": "ET",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-options page lists major cards, local cards, bank transfers, mobile money, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and Klarna; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Ethiopian Airlines, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/book/booking/payment-option",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "KQ",
      "airline": "Kenya Airways",
      "country": "KE",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "The official payment-methods pages list Visa, Mastercard, American Express, M-Pesa and other mobile money, PayPal, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, bank transfer and cash; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Kenya Airways, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/booking-online/payment-methods/",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "SA",
      "airline": "South African Airways",
      "country": "ZA",
      "crypto_direct": "stopped",
      "processor": "Scan to Pay (MoneyBadger)",
      "coins": [
        "BTC"
      ],
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "No longer accepts bitcoin through Scan to Pay; still payable in BTC indirectly through Pick n Pay or Travelwings.",
      "since": null,
      "until": "2026-03",
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "press",
      "source_title": "Daily Maverick (2026-03-15)",
      "source_url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "SQ",
      "airline": "Singapore Airlines",
      "country": "SG",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Singapore Airlines' official payment FAQ names credit and debit cards, UnionPay, Alipay, PayPal, PayNow, PromptPay, WeChat Pay and other local methods; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Singapore Airlines, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/faq/payments/payment-methods/",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "KE",
      "airline": "Korean Air",
      "country": "KR",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Korean Air's official payment guides list major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay, bank transfers, Konbini and Korean easy-pay apps; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Korean Air, global payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.koreanair.com/contents/booking/reservation-guide/online-payment-guide/overseas",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "OZ",
      "airline": "Asiana Airlines",
      "country": "KR",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Asiana's official booking page lists credit and debit cards, Korean easy-pay apps, bank transfer, PayPal, Alipay, UnionPay, WeChat Pay, Apple Pay and UATP; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Asiana Airlines, payment methods (Book Online)",
      "source_url": "https://flyasiana.com/C/KR/EN/contents/book-online",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "TG",
      "airline": "Thai Airways",
      "country": "TH",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Thai Airways' official ticketing terms list credit and debit cards, PayPal, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, bank debit, THAI PAY and Cash + Miles; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Thai Airways, payment methods (reservation and ticketing terms)",
      "source_url": "https://www.thaiairways.com/en-au/content/reservation-ticketing-terms-and-conditions/",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": "yes"
    },
    {
      "iata": "VN",
      "airline": "Vietnam Airlines",
      "country": "VN",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Vietnam Airlines' official payment page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UATP, UnionPay, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, pay-later and local methods; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Vietnam Airlines, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/buy-tickets-other-products/how-to-buy-tickets-and-make-payment/how-to-make-payment",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "FR",
      "airline": "Ryanair",
      "country": "IE",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Ryanair's official help centre lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners/Discover and UATP cards, Apple Pay (Ryanair app only), Google Pay, PayPal, some debit cards, iDEAL and Pay by Bank; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Ryanair Help Centre, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-ie/articles/12889290978449-What-payment-methods-are-accepted-by-Ryanair",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "W6",
      "airline": "Wizz Air",
      "country": "HU",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Wizz Air's official help centre lists credit and debit cards, bank transfer, WIZZ Credits, WIZZ gift vouchers, cash at the airport sales desk, iDEAL, Przelewy24, Trustly and Revolut Pay; no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Wizz Air Help Centre, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.wizzair.com/en-gb/help-centre/booking-information-and-services/payment/payment-methods",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "AK",
      "airline": "AirAsia",
      "country": "MY",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "No direct crypto payment found; the \"BigCoin\" token project (2018) was never confirmed. Pages offering AirAsia with crypto are third-party agencies.",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "third-party",
      "source_title": "CoinDesk (2018)",
      "source_url": "https://www.coindesk.com/airasia-planning-cryptocurrency-based-rewards-program",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "WN",
      "airline": "Southwest Airlines",
      "country": "US",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "No direct crypto payment; possible only through agencies or gift cards (Southwest gift card +$0.25 on Bitrefill).",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "third-party",
      "source_title": "GoTravelCrypto, third party (2026-08-14)",
      "source_url": "https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "DL",
      "airline": "Delta Air Lines",
      "country": "US",
      "crypto_direct": "none",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": null,
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "No direct crypto payment; possible only through agencies or gift cards (Delta gift card sold at face value on Bitrefill).",
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "third-party",
      "source_title": "GoTravelCrypto, third party (2026-08-14)",
      "source_url": "https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "G9",
      "airline": "Air Arabia",
      "country": "AE",
      "crypto_direct": "unverified",
      "processor": "AEC Wallet (Al Maryah Community Bank)",
      "coins": [
        "AE Coin (stablecoin backed 1:1 by the UAE dirham)"
      ],
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": "Customers with an AEC Wallet account (identity verified in the app) booking on the Air Arabia website.",
      "note": "AE Coin payments through the AEC Wallet were announced by Air Arabia on May 26, 2025. The official payment-options page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, Apple Pay, Tabby, Klarna, local methods and cash, and no AEC Wallet or other cryptocurrency. We found no dated source that says the option ended.",
      "since": "2025-05",
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Air Arabia, payment options",
      "source_url": "https://www.airarabia.com/en/plan/booking-with-us/payment-options",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "MM",
      "airline": "Peach Aviation",
      "country": "JP",
      "crypto_direct": "unverified",
      "processor": null,
      "coins": [
        "BTC"
      ],
      "networks": null,
      "conditions": null,
      "note": "Bitcoin payments were announced in 2017, according to third-party reports. The official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, convenience store, ATM and internet banking, Peach Points and barcode payments, and no cryptocurrency.",
      "since": "2017",
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "official",
      "source_title": "Peach Aviation, payment methods",
      "source_url": "https://www.flypeach.com/en/lm/fares/payment",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    },
    {
      "iata": "FA",
      "airline": "FlySafair",
      "country": "ZA",
      "crypto_direct": "reported",
      "processor": "MoneyBadger, Ozow, Zapper",
      "coins": [
        "BTC"
      ],
      "networks": [
        "Lightning"
      ],
      "conditions": "South African market.",
      "note": null,
      "since": null,
      "until": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-12",
      "evidence": "press",
      "source_title": "Daily Maverick (2026-03-15)",
      "source_url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/",
      "bookable_with_us": "yes",
      "card_holder_check": ""
    }
  ]
}