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Emirates now accepts cryptocurrency for flight bookings; here's how it works

Emirates has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments for flight bookings through Crypto.com Pay, allowing eligible UAE residents to pay for tickets using their digital assets on the airline's website and mobile app.

The service is available for bookings priced and settled in Emirati Dirham (AED) and marks the rollout of a partnership announced in July 2025, when Emirates and Crypto.com signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate the payment platform into the airline's digital payment systems.

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