Alaska; redemption restricted to relatives?

Questions and Answers

Have a travel related question? Post it here, and I’ll do my best to answer it as quickly as possible.

While anyone can comment on regular blog post, registration is required in order to post a question in this space. Creating your account is free, and you'll be able to see when your question is answered, as well as like comments from other users. And of course, you'll earn status points for offering helpful answers!

This space is intended to be more of a community as well, so please jump in and share tips!

Alaska; redemption restricted to relatives?

by Ben Schlappig Guest April 21, 2020, 1:23 am

Alaska; redemption restricted to relatives?

Anonymous Guest
April 21, 2020, 1:23 am

Hi Lucky, et al,
Being based in Australia I am more familiar with our local FF programs where you cannot redeem miles/points for tickets for just anyone – you can only use your miles to book a ticket for a relative, basically (there is a list or permitted relations; wife, child, parent, etc). So, eg, you can’t book an award ticket for a friend or colleague.
But what about Alaska? Do they have a similar restriction, or can I book a ticket using my miles in any name I want? I’ve had a look at their basic T&Cs on the website and can find no mention of any such restriction or exclusion, but would like to be sure.
Many thanks for any info.
MidSouthSkier Community Ambassador
April 22, 2020, 5:18 pm

That’s not usually an issue with US-based carriers. You should be able to redeem miles and put anyone else’s name on the ticket.
JackMiles New Member
April 23, 2020, 2:15 am

[QUOTE=”MidSouth Skier, post: 69524, member: 184″]That’s not usually an issue with US-based carriers. You should be able to redeem miles and put anyone else’s name on the ticket.[/QUOTE]
Okay cool, thanks for the reply, Skier.

Questions and Answers

American Air miles

Booking Domestic Connecting (Positioning) Flights Close in to Departure

cards

JFK –> LCA emirates

Miles and More problem

SIN-TYO with UA miles?

Struggle With Turkish Airlines Schedule Change

Partner airline PlusPoint Upgrade Site Down?

PIT to BER UA F/J redemption?

Expiring Plus Points

Ask a Question

Answers (3)

Alaska; redemption restricted to relatives?