{
  "id": 1924078,
  "title": "Etihad passengers can now book flights with Jaywan cards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/etihad-passengers-can-now-book-flights-with-jaywan-cards",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T11:21:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-passengers-can-now-book-flights-with-jaywan-cards-1.500645661"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai-based airline Etihad Airways is now allowing customers to pay for flights using Jaywan cards, marking a significant expansion of payment options for UAE travelers. This marks the first time any airline has accepted the UAE’s national domestic card scheme for flight bookings.\n\nThe new payment feature is now available on Etihad’s official website, etihad.com, and can be used to book flights on the airline’s extensive route network. Customers who choose to pay with a Jaywan card will be able to complete their booking directly through the airline’s platform.\n\nIn addition to providing a convenient payment option, the Jaywan card holders will also receive exclusive benefits in the future. Currently, Jaywan cardholders are set to receive discounts on Comfort and Deluxe fares, as well as priority access benefits. These perks are expected to be introduced soon.\n\nMark Potter, Managing Director of Etihad Guest at Etihad Airways, expressed pride in being the first airline to accept Jaywan payments, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to offering greater choice and convenience to its guests. This move also reflects the strong partnership between Etihad Airways and Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE.\n\nThe Jaywan card rollout has been ongoing, with the card officially launched in July 2026. Banks and financial institutions across the UAE are continuing to introduce the card to their customers. Andrea Cianchetti, Chief Products Officer at Al Etihad Payments, highlighted how the Jaywan card’s strong value proposition aligns with the UAE’s domestic card scheme and provides direct benefits to cardholders, such as the ability to book flights and enjoy exclusive fare discounts and priority benefits as a Jaywan Royal cardholder.\n\nThe integration of the Jaywan payment option into Etihad’s website checkout is now available across the entire airline network, offering UAE-based travelers a seamless and rewarding payment experience.",
  "summary": "Dubai: UAE customers can now use Jaywan cards to pay for Etihad Airways flights directly on the airline’s website, making Etihad the first airline to accept the UAE’s national domestic card scheme for flight bookings. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here The payment option is available now on etihad.com and can be used to book flights across Etihad’s…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia flights impacted by regional disruptions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/flying-from-the-uae-today-emirates-etihad-air-arabia-flights-impacted",
        "published": "2026-08-19T04:43:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}