Islamabad, July 10, 2025: In a major leap toward financial innovation, Emirates has signed a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, paving the way for customers to pay for flights and services using cryptocurrency starting next year. This moves positions the airline as one of the first global carriers to integrate crypto payment solutions at scale.
The agreement, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on July 9, aims to integrate Crypto.com Pay into Emirates’ global payment network. Once implemented, travelers will be able to use digital currencies to book tickets and other services, marking a bold step forward in the aviation industry’s digital transformation.
According to Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, the initiative is designed to connect with younger, tech-savvy travelers and reflects Dubai’s broader goal to lead in the crypto space.
“This strategic move aligns with Dubai’s vision of financial innovation and gives our customers more flexibility in how they transact,” Kazim stated.
Crypto.com, a leading player in the crypto industry, believes the partnership will further legitimize digital assets in daily transactions. Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, emphasized that the collaboration is about real-world utility.
“Integrating with a world-class airline like Emirates adds momentum to mainstream crypto adoption,” Anziani said.
The partnership will also involve joint marketing campaigns to raise awareness and encourage adoption of the new payment option.
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Currently in the exploratory phase, the project highlights Emirates’ forward-thinking approach and Dubai’s continued push to become a global crypto hub. Emirates joins industries like real estate and telecom already accepting digital currencies, signaling a wider shift toward digital finance in the region.
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Serving 148 airports across 80 countries, Emirates is now positioning itself at the forefront of digital payments in aviation, potentially opening the door for similar innovations across the global travel sector.
