Emirates is a Dubai-based airline that’s quite famous for its services. And now the airline has introduced an option for Indian travellers, which would allow them to pay for the tickets in monthly instalments for flights to Dubai and beyond. Here’s all you need to know about the newly introduced EMI payment scheme for Indian travellers of the airline.
Emirates Announces EMI Payment Plans For Indian Travellers
Allowing customers to spread the cost of the airfare over a period, ranging from three to 36 months, Emirates has introduced an EMI payment plan for Indian travellers. This option is available for bookings, which are made on the official website of the airline. It covers flights across the airline’s network, which is for about 140 destinations.
Which Banks Are Eligible For This?
As mentioned in a report by Gulf News, the launch comes as Emirates continues to serve India, which is one of its largest and most important markets. With there being a strong demand for travel to the UAE and onwards, many people travel onward destinations via Dubai.
Coming to the EMI payment plan, customers can use their eligible credit cards. These should have been issued by any of the 12 participating banks. Yes, this includes Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, HSBC Bank, Bank of Baroda, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India, Yes Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, RBL Bank, and IDBI Bank.
Cost Gets Split Over A Period Of Time
So basically, under this programme, travellers can split the cost for Emirates tickets into monthly repayments. The repayment period would range from three months to three years. The airline mentions that this facility can be used when someone books their flight directly from the website. In fact, the EMI facility is subject to each participating bank’s terms and conditions. This includes eligibility criteria, processing fees, interest rates, and repayment terms. So, customers will be responsible for any charges that are applied by the chosen bank.
With flexible payment solutions available to customers, people can plan their travel, keeping a payment plan that suits them the best.
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FAQs
What is the booking scheme launched by Emirates for Indian Travellers?
Emirates has launched an EMI payment plan for tickets for Indian travellers.
What banks are offering an EMI payment plan for Emirates bookings?
The banks that are offering EMI ticket booking plans are Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, HSBC Bank, Bank of Baroda, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India, Yes Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, RBL Bank, and IDBI Bank.