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Breaking: Emirates Airlines to Begin Accepting Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency for Flight Payments
- Emirates Airlines has formed a preliminary agreement with Crypto.com to allow flight payments in cryptocurrency, as reported on July 9, 2025.
- The agreement is set to begin in 2026 and aligns with the UAE's effort to become a global leader in cryptocurrency, according to Reuters.
- Emirates Airlines aims to attract younger customers who prefer digital currencies, stated Adnan Kazim, Deputy President of Emirates.
- Dubai Duty Free plans to accept cryptocurrency payments, as mentioned by Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director.
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Emirates signs preliminary agreement to add crypto to payments
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said the partnership is designed to cater to the airline’s younger, tech-savvy customer base that prefers using digital currencies.
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