Using FF miles to buy Tic for someone else

[DeniseM]

My friend has offered to buy a FF ticket for me using FF miles that she can't use. If she goes on line and gets the ticket for me will the airlines have a problem with it? Any other problems doing this?

 

[folashade]

No I've done it several times on both Continental and Delta

 

[FlyKaesan]

you shouldn't have problem. I have done it before going internationally and domestic flights and they all work.

 

[SherryS]

I've done this many times with no problems.

 

[Blues]

I haven't done this for a few years. But when I did (UA, IIRC), I was required to go to the nearest airport and sign for the fact that, yes, I knew I was buying a ticket for someone else. It was a PITA, since my nearest airport is ~40 minutes away.

Perhaps times have changed? Or maybe different airlines have different policies. Doesn't hurt to call the airline and ask.

-Bob

 

[Blondie]

I believe you can put the ticket in anyone's name; however, the name on the buyer's credit card must be the same as on the FF account for obvious reasons.

 

[linsj]

I do this once or twice a year, mostly in UA. UA used to require the person booking to show the credit card used for fees/taxes in person, but even that requirement is gone.

 

[x3 skier]

Book tickets for my wife all the time using my miles. They don't care who it is as long as somebody pays the fees.

Cheers