Does adding your frequent flier number to a person's reservation grant them any of your privileges?
I know that if I enter my own frequent flier number on another person's reservation/check-in, I will get miles for their flight. But let's say I have a certain status with the airline - would entering the frequent flier number grant the same privileges to the other passenger? Or perhaps get them higher on the upgrade list in case of an overbooking?
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There are some borderline cases. When you book a ticket with miles for someone else, and you're on a higher tier, the traveler might be treated a little better. I booked once a ticket on Air France for someone, which had a few segments. I was a Platinum member back then, and the person traveling on this ticket faced delays on one of the segments, potentially jeopardizing the rest of the flights, and AF staff went really out of their way to help. They mentioned that my status was partly the reason.
But on the other hand, I haven't seen yet airlines extend other benefits (lounge access, upgrades, etc) to people flying on tickets procured by higher-tier members.
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Can you put your frequent flyer number for someone else?
You can certainly purchase tickets for others using your frequent flyer number. But you can't have someone else earn points for you by using your frequent flyer number on their bookings.What is add frequent flyer number?
A frequent flyer number is a number used to identify a customer who travels by plane regularly with a specific airline. Individuals can have multiple frequent flyer numbers depending on the number of airlines they typically fly.What is the benefit of frequent flyer number?
Save Money. Many airlines will offer discounts, check your bags for free, or allow free same-day changes if you have a Frequent Flyer number. Some airlines will also automatically upgrade your seat type.Can I use my frequent flyer number for my child?
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