MORE travellers will be able to layby flights after another of Australia’s major airlines announced it was introducing a “buy now, pay later” scheme.

Virgin Australia has struck a deal with digital finance company Zip Co, allowing customers to buy flights immediately and pay them back over time.

The technology is being increasingly used by online retailers, allowing customers to buy items such as clothing and pay for them in instalments.

Virgin is yet to announce when the service will be available but Zip Co said it was expected to start “in the coming months”.

Jetstar was the first Australian airline to introduce a “fly now, pay later” scheme in September.

The airline uses Afterpay which allows travellers to pay for flights in fortnightly instalments, with a $10 service fee per transaction.

Several other airlines allow travellers to lock in prices, providing they commit to buying in an agreed timeframe.