Kuwait Airways signs strategic partnership with Talii to provide deferred payment service for travelers

Kuwait Airways announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Talii, a buy-now-pay-later company, aimed at providing an innovative payment solution that allows travelers to split the cost of flight tickets into four equal installments, with no additional fees or interest, starting from August 1. This initiative aims to enhance the booking experience and offer greater flexibility in managing travel expenses.

Under this partnership, customers will be able to utilize the pay-later service when purchasing flight tickets, as well as buy miles in the Oasis Club and avail themselves of “Kuwait Holidays” services for hotel bookings and other related services. Initially, this service will be available through Kuwait Airways’ sales offices and its call center (171), with plans to extend access to the company’s official website and mobile app in the second phase.

This partnership, the first of its kind between Kuwait Airways and Talii, aligns with the national carrier’s commitment to developing its digital services and offering innovative payment solutions that meet customer expectations and elevate the travel experience from the moment of booking.

In this regard, Acting CEO of Kuwait Airways, Captain Abdulwahab Al-Shatti, emphasized that this partnership is part of the company’s strategy to enhance digital transformation and deliver innovative solutions that improve the customer experience. He noted that the company continues to work on launching new electronic services that keep pace with the latest developments in the aviation sector and meet travelers’ expectations.

Al-Shatti added that Kuwait Airways strives to provide flexible and secure payment options for its customers at all stages of their journey, from booking to arrival. The pay-later service represents a significant addition to the company’s suite of electronic services, facilitating the booking process and offering more diverse payment options that align with global best practices and enhance customer satisfaction.

He concluded that Kuwait Airways is continuing to build strategic partnerships with companies specializing in financial solutions and digital technologies, supporting its plans to develop its electronic services and reinforcing its position as a national carrier that embraces the latest innovations and delivers a comprehensive travel experience that meets the expectations of its customers both within Kuwait and abroad.

For his part, Bader Al-Bader, Co-founder and CEO of Talii, said: “We are proud to sign this strategic partnership with Kuwait Airways, and we look forward to offering pay-later services to passengers of the national carrier through a solution that allows them to split the cost of flight tickets into four equal installments with no fees or interest. This partnership marks an important milestone in Talii’s journey to expand its services and provide flexible digital financial solutions that meet customer needs.”