Paying off a flight purchase

someanonbloke

Hi, just wondered how people deal with this?

I've recently purchased a return trip to Asia on my credit card leaving in Nov, returning in Dec.

I was thinking I'll pay it off when I return when I know there's been no problem with the flight/transfers.

Obviously though I'll have a couple of months interest to pay for the balance.

Any suggestions to avoid the endless charges? Cheers.

tomtontom

Why not pay it off now? You have the same protection whether you pay the debt off immediately or in the future.

Voyager2002

The airline has already been paid: the only issue is when you pay the card company the money that you owe them.

agrinnall

someanonbloke wrote: »

Any suggestions to avoid the endless charges? Cheers.

It seems like you misunderstand S75 protection, as this poster did

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5340600

The charges are easily avoided by paying the full balance before the statement date - do it by DD and you'll never pay a penny in interest (as long as you don't do any cash withdrawals of course).

MEM62

someanonbloke wrote: »

I was thinking I'll pay it off when I return when I know there's been no problem with the flight/transfers.

What advantage do you believe this will offer you?