Travel roundtable  23 September, Claridge’s Request a place
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Executive roundtable series · No. 01

No. 01 Travel

How travel brands can convert bigger bookings with responsible payment flexibility

Winning the high-intent traveller with responsible payment flexibility.

Date
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Time
5.30pm
Venue
Claridge’s, Mayfair
Foyer private dining room

Top discussion themes

Four questions for the table.

  1. 01

    Flexible timing for big‑ticket, seasonal purchases

    Travel customers often want to book before they have full cash availability, especially around peak holiday windows.

  2. 02

    Converting high‑AOV intent without increasing risk

    Flights, packages and trips create larger basket sizes, but also more hesitation at checkout.

  3. 03

    Proof that payment choice drives conversion

    Travel merchants will want evidence that Affirm can improve conversion, basket size and repeat booking behaviour.

  4. 04

    Margin sensitivity and risk resilience

    Travel has tight unit economics, disputes, cancellations and chargeback exposure, so payment flexibility needs to support commercial discipline.