World’s most profitable airline now accepts crypto payments for flights

Emirates launched cryptocurrency payment functionality on its website and mobile app, enabling customers with Crypto.com accounts to purchase flight tickets directly from their digital wallets. The payment option became available on July 28 to eligible residents of the United Arab Emirates for bookings priced and settled in Emirati dirham, with transactions processed in accordance with local regulatory standards.
The partnership between the two organizations was originally signed in July 2025,