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Book your flights today and pay with Universal Market Access (UMA)

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What is UMA?

Universal Market Access (UMA) is a blockchain platform for decentralized apps, UMA tokens are called Universal Market Access (UMA) and it's an open source protocol.


UMA is based on the Ethereum blockchain. It follows the Ethereum guidelines set out for new coins that are built on its network. UMA is therefore known as an ERC-20 token


Did you know that you can search and book flights and pay using Universal Market Access (UMA) when you book through Alternative Airlines. That’s right! We offer 70+ cryptocurrency options, including UMA. Use this guide to find out how you can book flights using UMAtoday.


What is the Universal Market Access (UMA) currency code?

Released in 2018 by Allison Lu and Hart Lambur, UMA is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network.

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How to buy flights using UMA?

Search for flights

Enter the destinations you want to travel to, the dates you prefer, and the number of people flying in the search bar at the top of the page. Begin the search by clicking the 'Search Flights' button. Once you've found flights that match what you want, confirm your selection by clicking 'Confirm Selection' to progress with your booking.


Select Cryptocurrency

Once you've completed the passenger details, scroll down to explore the array of payment options offered by Alternative Airlines. If you want to use UMA for payment, begin by selecting the 'Cryptocurrency payment' choice.


Select UMA

Choose 'Universal Market Access (UMA)' as your preferred payment method. Once selected, a tick will appear next to your choice. To finalise the transaction, just click the 'Confirm Payment' button located at the bottom of the page.


Book your flight with UMA

Then follow the instructions shown on the screen to finish completing your flight payment using Universal Market Access. As soon as the payment is processed, we'll send you your e-tickets straight to your inbox. Booking a flight with UMA is a straightforward process, and you're all set for your upcoming journey!

If you prefer to use different Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Tether, Dash, Ethereum, Litecoin, UTK, or CRO to purchase flights, you can click on the provided links to learn more about how to do so.

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UMA for Flights FAQS

What is Universal Market Access (UMA)?

Universal Market Access (UMA) is a blockchain platform for decentralized apps, UMA tokens are called Universal Market Access (UMA).


UMA is a fast platform for carrying out transactions. The speed of UMA transactions is fast.


UMA is based on the Ethereum blockchain. It follows the Ethereum guidelines set out for new coins that are built on its network. UMA is therefore known as an ERC-20 token.

Who created Universal Market Access (UMA)?

UMA was launched in 2018 by Allison Lu and Hart Lambur.

Can I use UMA to buy flights?

Yes, you absolutely can, when you book through Alternative Airlines. At Alternative Airlines, we offer a range of cryptocurrencies to anyone looking to book flights. Choose from over 600 global airlines, including all major carriers as well as many smaller regional airlines, and checkout using your preferred crypto coin. We offer more than 70 cryptocurrency options! As well as UMA, this includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Dash, Ripple (XRP) and Truefi (TRU).