Emirates Flies into Cryptocurrency Payments with Crypto.com Pay Launch
Emirates Airlines has become the first major Gulf airline to accept cryptocurrency payments for flight bookings. The airline has launched Crypto.com Pay, allowing customers to use their digital assets on its website and app platforms.
The move is a result of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Emirates and Crypto.com in July 2025, which aimed to integrate Crypto.com Pay into the airline's payment systems.
Eligible UAE residents can now select Crypto.com Pay at checkout on emirates.com or the Emirates App, with transactions processed in compliance with UAE regulatory standards. The option is open to customers booking flights priced and settled in Emirati Dirham (AED).