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“Can I buy a flight ticket for someone else in another country?” You certainly can and it’s done all the time. But make sure you prepare beforehand…  Buying a plane ticket for someone else can seem confusing and difficult. On one hand, with the advent of online booking, e-tickets and e-fares it’s easier than ever to not only book an online reservation, but to book a ticket for someone else in a different country for international travel. However, there’s two big issues to keep in mind: In most cases you have to have detailed information ready to present to the carrier (and this can vary with each airline) and because of heightened security this can add even more complexity to your booking. Get it wrong and you might not be able to check in and

‘If you want to buy a plane ticket with cash, whether at the airport or off site, be sure to know what you need…as it can be more difficult than it used to be.’ Believe it or not, there quite a few people out there who would rather use cash for their purchases than a credit card. For some it’s for controlling their spending…while for others it’s actually to avoid having purchases tracked (for whatever reason). Many low-income consumers face additional challenges as they lack access to a bank account, making it difficult to use traditional payment methods like debit or credit cards. Similarly, the same desire still applies when buying airline tickets: Some would rather buy a plane ticket and use cash for the transaction. And some don’t even want to use

A definitive guide on how to buy a plane ticket for someone else and make sure they will actually be allowed to fly. Buying a plane ticket for someone else can be confusing, frustrating and stressful especially if you’ve never done it before. Add to that heightened security from 911 and now post Pandemic, ensuring that only vetted flyers are able to get on a plane is at an all-time high…and rightly so.It’s hard to know what information is required and whether or not the person you’re buying the ticket for will need additional documents to travel. You might even worry that your credit card details will get stolen or that you’ll pay too much money in taxes and fees. Therefore, it is essential to double check all information before finalizing the purchase.

We often get the question…’can I buy a plane ticket for someone else with my miles’? Yes, but make certain of a few things first… This is a question we have received consistently…simply because the airlines’ frequent flyer programs can make it confusing. That’s because airlines put the mileage award information in their ‘fine print’, so to speak. Rest assured…in most cases, you can use your miles to book a ticket for someone else. Start by Reading the Airline’s Terms I know…tedious and BORING! But you need to know the carrier’s rules so you don’t pay more and/or incur fees on your reservation that you don’t need to. Airlines and credit card issuers have different policies about how to use reward travel miles. For example, some airlines allow you to book flights for

‘Can I Buy a Plane Ticket for Someone Else on Expedia? Yes, you can…as well as other travel sites. Just get it right the first time. Here’s how…’ I’ve covered in detail how you can (and should) go about buying an airline ticket for someone else and everything involved with the process in my guide titled: How To Buy a Plane Ticket for Someone Else (Don’t Leave Them Stranded) Please refer to that guide as you go through this one as it will fill in any gaps that you might need. A Quick Word on Travel Websites (and The People Who Complain) There’s a ‘segment’, shall we say, of people out there who will complain about ANYTHING. And I’ve seen a lot of complaints about travel websites (“ahhhh….they’re useless, they took my money,