Etihad Airways becomes the first airline to accept Jaywan payments

Jaywan Royal Cardholders to enjoy exclusive discounts and privileges soon

Etihad Airways has enabled Jaywan, the UAE’s national domestic card scheme, as a payment option on etihad.com, becoming the first airline to accept the card for flight bookings, the carrier said in a press statement.

Guests can now use a Jaywan card to book Etihad flights across the airline’s expanding global network, with all bookings made directly through etihad.com. The integration has been designed to offer a smooth, secure checkout experience, reinforcing Etihad’s alignment with the UAE’s digital payments future.

Payment method

“UAE-based guests can now book with us using a payment method built specifically for them, and it’s a move towards a broader offering that will soon reward our Etihad Guest members holding Jaywan Royal cards with exclusive fare discounts and priority benefits,” commented Mark Potter, Managing Director, Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways.

“Jaywan Royal cardholders gain exclusive fare discounts and priority benefits. Everyday payment utility combined with benefits that matter to customers in the UAE is what the Jaywan proposition is built around,” added Andrea Cianchetti, Chief Products Officer, Al Etihad Payments.

Jaywan is operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, and is built for everyday use, designed around local needs. The scheme officially launched in July 2026, with banks and licensed financial institutions continuing to roll out the card nationwide.