Installment payments continue to gain ground in the tourism sector. With their new partnership, Oney and Corsair now allow travelers to pay for their airline tickets in 3 or 4 installments by credit card for amounts up to €6,000.
Behind this announcement lies a much deeper shift in consumer behavior. Faced with pressure on purchasing power, travelers are seeking to preserve their vacation plans while maintaining greater control over their budgets.
According to the press release, this rise in installment payments is gradually becoming a strategic issue for travel industry players.
Summary
Why the partnership between Oney and Corsair is coming at the right time
According to a CSA study conducted for Oney in 2025, 21% of French people now plan to use installment payments or consumer credit to finance certain purchases.
In tourism, this trend appears even stronger among younger generations.
The study notably indicates that 43% of 18-24 year olds say they are ready to use installment payments to finance their travel.
According to the BPCE Digital & Payments Barometer Observatory 2026, travel-related spending increased by 2.5% in 2025 despite a more tense economic context.
The market thus seems to be entering a new phase after “revenge travel”, with consumers paying more attention to value for money and managing their cash flow.
What the agreement between Oney and Corsair actually proposes
The system allows Corsair customers to spread the payment of their airline tickets over several monthly installments directly by credit card.
The solution concerns the main long-haul destinations operated by the French company, including the West Indies, Reunion Island, Mayotte, Mauritius, Madagascar and several West African destinations.
For Corsair, the goal is to make long-haul travel more accessible in a context where budgetary trade-offs are becoming more important.
Jérôme Picard, Director of E-Commerce & Information Systems at Corsair, explains in the press release: "to offer a more flexible, simpler travel experience in line with the habits of today's travelers."
Installment payments are becoming a real strategic issue in tourism
The issue now goes beyond mere payment convenience.
According to several industry players, Buy Now Pay Later solutions often act as a booking trigger, especially for high amounts such as long-haul flights.
For tourism professionals, these solutions can help reduce cart abandonment and facilitate conversion to premium or family trips.
The development of installment payments also responds to a growing demand for financial flexibility among younger travellers.
According to the Oney x CSA study, nearly one in five young French people plan to increase their travel spending.
But this increase in spending intentions does not necessarily mean an improvement in purchasing power. It primarily reflects a desire to continue traveling despite a more cautious economic climate.
The BNPL market is entering a more regulated phase
Oney's press release also highlights the upcoming arrival of the European directive DCC2 on consumer credit, which is scheduled to come into force in November 2026.
According to Julien Cailleau, Deputy Managing Director of Oney, this regulatory development will gradually further structure the installment payment market in Europe.
The BNPL sector has indeed experienced strong growth for several years, particularly in e-commerce, travel and leisure spending.
Why travel agencies need to monitor this development
Financing is gradually becoming a fully-fledged commercial tool in tourism.
For agencies and distributors, installment payment solutions can help attract younger customers, increase average basket sizes and facilitate certain long-haul sales.
According to the specialist press, financial flexibility is now becoming an almost as important selection criterion as price for some travellers.
In a market where budgetary trade-offs remain very sensitive, players able to offer more flexibility could benefit from a significant competitive advantage in the coming years.
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