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This Major Airline Just Made It Way Easier to Pay for Tickets
A major U.S. airline just made it much easier to pay for tickets.
JetBlue announced on Tuesday that it will now let travelers pay with their Venmo accounts for reservations made on its website. The peer-to-peer app allows users to send money to individuals and businesses using a linked bank account, credit or debit card, or their existing Venmo balance. Customers can access the Venmo option under the “Secure Payment” tab on the checkout page. You’ll then be prompted to securely log into Venmo with your username and password to complete the payment. The new option became available on Jan. 21.
“We’re continually looking for ways to make it easier to book a JetBlue flight on our website and mobile app,” Carol Clements, the company’s chief digital and technology officer, said in a statement. “Adding Venmo offers a seamless payment option for customers who enjoy the ease and convenience of the Venmo platform.”
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The move makes JetBlue the first U.S. airline to accept Venmo as a payment option. Other major airlines such as Delta and American have expanded their payment options with services such as Affirm, Klara, and PayPal (which powers Venmo) which allow customers to pay for their tickets over a longer period rather than all at once. Venmo’s Groups option also makes it easier for travelers to track reimbursements for travel costs.
“Travel is not just about the destination, but the people you go with and how you share the experience,” John Anderson, Paypal’s senior vice president, said. “The added ability to pay with Venmo for flights on JetBlue and manage travel costs during the trip through Groups helps solve the pain points of shared expenses from the time of booking to returning home.”
