Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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Yes, you can use your United miles to buy a ticket for someone else. Simply enter the person's name and other information when booking the plane ticket, and use your miles as the payment method just like you would when redeeming to pay for your own flight.
How to Use United Miles to Buy a Ticket for Someone Else
- Log into your United MileagePlus account on the United website.
- Use the booking tool to search for available award flights. Be sure to select the "Book with miles" option to view the fares available for redemption with miles.
- Choose the flight you want and proceed to book.
- Enter the name and other required information for the person you're booking for.
- Review the details, confirm the booking, and complete the process. You'll then receive a confirmation email with the passenger's flight details.
If you're traveling on a ticket using miles from another member's account, you won't be allowed to make changes to the itinerary yourself. You'll need to contact the member directly and have them make any necessary changes for you.
If you want to learn more, check out WalletHub's review of the United MileagePlus program.
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