{
  "id": 7553920,
  "title": "Emirates passengers can book flights using Jaywan cards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/emirates-passengers-can-book-flights-using-jaywan-cards-7553920",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T12:21:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/15/emirates-airlines-launches-jaywan-card-payment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting Wednesday, travelers on Emirates planes will be able to purchase tickets using Jaywan cards. As part of a limited-time promotion, the card provides discounted fares for one-way and return flights from Dubai, available for bookings from that date until August 31, 2027, for trips ending on or before February 29, 2028. Emirates accepts all Jaywan cards, enhancing the airline's payment options.\n\nJaywan is the UAE's inaugural national domestic card program, designed to promote financial inclusion and cut down on payment expenses. Al Etihad Payments, a division of the UAE Central Bank, manages the system. This new payment method will expand the ways Emirates passengers can settle their travel costs. Currently, UAE customers can secure special fares at Emirates outlets, with online booking slated to follow soon.\n\nAdnan Kazim, Emirates' deputy president and chief commercial officer, remarked, \"Jaywan is now a locally produced alternative, offering additional selection and ease when purchasing tickets. It also allows more UAE residents who use Jaywan cards to book with Emirates as effortlessly as any other payment.\" Dr Tariq Al Hawi, chief operating officer at Al Etihad Payments, added, \"The acceptance of Jaywan cards on emirates.com and Emirates' retail stores gives Jaywan cardholders more options, flexibility, and convenience.\"\n\nThis collaboration between Emirates and Al Etihad Payments also bolsters the UAE's developing financial framework for the future. In October 2025, the airline signed an agreement with Dubai Finance to promote the Dubai Cashless Strategy among overseas visitors. In July, Emirates launched Crypto.com Pay, granting eligible UAE residents another payment method on the Emirates website and app. Jaywan was crafted to manage domestic transactions securely and effectively. Numerous banks across the UAE issue Jaywan cards, and an expanding selection of merchants, encompassing those in ride-hailing, car rentals, restaurants, attractions, healthcare, pharmacies, and retail, accept them.",
  "summary": "Passengers travelling with Emirates will be able to book flight tickets using Jaywan cards from Wednesday. As a launch offer, the card provides a limited-time discount on all classes and most fare types for one-way and return flights from Dubai. The offer is available for bookings made from Wednesday until August 31, 2027, for travel until February 29, 2028. The Dubai-based airline will accept…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Emirates to accept Jaywan cards from September 16 with special fares",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/emirates-to-accept-jaywan-cards-from-september-16-with-special-fares",
        "published": "2026-09-15T08:49:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Emirates passengers can book flights using Jaywan cards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/emirates-passengers-can-book-flights-using-jaywan-cards",
        "published": "2026-09-15T12:21:30.000Z"
      }
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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."
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