New offering extends Zip’s integration with Alternative Airlines from flights to car rentals across thousands of US locations
Zip (ASX: ZIP), the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Alternative Airlines, a global flight booking platform offering flights from more than 600 airlines, to bring flexible payment options to its platform’s new car rental offering.
The expanded partnership extends the payment flexibility already available to Alternative Airlines customers booking flights with Zip to car rentals. Travelers can now search and compare rental options from a broad range of providers across thousands of US locations and, if eligible, choose Zip at checkout to pay over time.
“Travel is rarely just one purchase. From flights to transportation on the ground, each part of a trip has to fit within a customer’s plans and budget,” said Peter Volynsky, Chief Commercial Officer at Zip US. “Our partnership with Alternative Airlines brings the flexibility customers value with Zip to more of their travel journey, giving them greater choice and control over how they pay.”
Alternative Airlines’ new car rental offering brings its streamlined booking experience to ground transportation, allowing travelers to search and compare rental options in one place, with access to customer support by phone or WhatsApp. When choosing Zip at checkout, eligible customers make an initial payment at the time of booking and split the remaining balance into installments.
“Car Rentals is a significant milestone for the Alternative Airlines brand, bringing the seamless booking experience, expert customer support, and payment flexibility that our customers love about flights to car rentals for the first time,” said Sam Argyle, Managing Director at Alternative Airlines. “We’re thrilled to be launching with Zip as an integrated payment option. Zip is a long-standing partner, and its flexible instalment options are a perfect fit for car rentals.”
The launch builds on the companies’ existing relationship and gives travelers a more connected way to plan and pay for their journeys, from the flight to the road.
