Purchasing a ticket for someone else in another country?

So this is the first time any of us have ever been through a travel scenario such as this.

Right now, I'm in Egypt with my mother. We found a trip we agreed on (Lufthansa throughout), but we don't have the money to purchase the tickets, so we reached out to a friend who has agreed to pay for our tickets. He has to do this online because the local agency at home is more expensive than finding something online.

He should be booking it through Lufthansa.

I need to know what my mother and I need to do on our end when we get to the airport (it's CAI). Do we just show them the purchase information along with any ticket IDs or whatever?

And as a side question, our departure flight (from CAI) is scheduled for 4AM, meaning this is UTC+2/Egyptian time, correct?

Best Answer

Minimally, you will only need your passports, but ideally bring a printed copy of your itinerary that includes the PNR reference.

You can go directly to a check in desk with your passport; there is no need to go to a ticket desk first. As long as your names were correctly entered in the booking the airline can find your eticket from only your name.

Some airports require paper proof of travel at the main entrance, but as far as I remember Cairo is not one of them. Showing a printed copy of your itinerary will suffice if it is.

Departure information is stated at the local time of departure.

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Quick Answer about "Purchasing a ticket for someone else in another country?"

Have Your ID and/or Passport That is Current.

Send a Copy of the Credit Card Used to Make the Purchase and The Purchaser's Passport.

Send a Letter Confirming You Authorized the Purchase of the Airline Tickets.

Can you buy a ticket for someone else in another country?

Can I buy a plane ticket for someone else in a different country? Yes, at Alternative Airlines, you can buy a plane ticket for someone else even if they're in or from a different country. All you need to do is enter their details instead of your own details in the passenger details section of our booking process.

Can an American citizen buy a one way ticket to another country?

They want to see proof of onward travel back to your home or at least to another destination. So while you can technically travel on a one-way ticket, they also need some kind of official return ticket confirmation showing that you are leaving the country eventually.

Can I buy a plane ticket for someone else American airlines?

You will need to make the reservation for the person traveling. Booking a seat for someone else is the same as booking for yourself, just be prepared with the personal info, itinerary and preferences of the person you want to buy a ticket for. To book a seat, you have to log in to AAdvantage online account.

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