Articles tagged “bitcoin”

The use of Bitcoin, and second-tier currencies Litecoin and Dogecoin, on CheapAir is tiny and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Still, it is nice to try out the new currencies to see how it all goes.

Bit by bit, Bitcoin is becoming more of a possibility for wary travelers. But the question remains: Will travelers use it?

Don't expect Bitcoin to become the dominant way people book hotel stays on Expedia sites, but the move is in line with the company's desire to broaden its payment options.

Are these companies' well-timed announcements a marketing ploy to drive attention to their own travel ventures? Probably, but it is also the start of a trend that other companies will follow -- for however long the bubble blooms.