Can i use my friend's frequent flyer miles?

Question

Can someone buy me a airline ticket using their frequent flyer miles?

Answer 1

It depends on the rules of the individual airlines.



For example, with United Airlines, if you are both a member of Mileage Plus (and it's easy and free to join up), your friend can transfer their miles to your account so you can use them.



However, there is a fee to do this.

Answer 2

Well, actually, no... someone cannot buy you a ticket using their frequent flyer miles - because the ticket is free anyway!



But they CAN GIVE you a ticket using their frequent flyer miles! You and they only need to pay for the taxes that's all.

Answer 3

Yes.. people can use their miles for tickets for whoever they want.



I buy tickets for my wife and parents all the time using my miles.

Answer 4

Yes, but the account holder has to male the booking/reservation!