Does KE really check credit card at check in?
Sep 3, 2012, 6:15 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: GSP, BOI, KBV
Programs: I'll take whatever points I can get...
Posts: 251
So it sounds like if you purchased your ticket through an OTA like Orbitz then you are okay right? Im in this same situation and flying next month and trying to figure out if I should be concerned.
Sep 25, 2012, 4:47 pm
#20
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, United States
Posts: 222
I believe this to be so. I bought my tickets for me and rest of family on my CC through a travel ageny, and we all were traveling at different times. None of us were asked to provide the CC used to purchase the ticket
Sep 28, 2012, 1:42 pm
#21
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SJU
Programs: Amex FHR elite travel agent, Ritz Stars, Hyatt Prive, Four Seasons Preferred Partner and others
Posts: 1,521
The reason for that is TAs take 100% of the risk of a chargeback so the airline doesn't need to verify any information.
Sep 29, 2012, 7:43 am
#22
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Del Ray, Alexandria, Virginia
Programs: KE Skypass, Morning Calm
Posts: 1,655
As others have noted, the primary determinant seems to be using a credit card to purchase a ticket directly from the airline, including award fees/taxes when using that airline's miles. It is quite routine on the Asian airlines that I have flown in particular.
Sep 29, 2012, 4:52 pm
#23
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: PVD, BDL
Programs: DL GM
Posts: 478
So i should not expect this if i booked my award itinerary thru delta with my skymiles? i asked because we have a friend traveling with us on a different day. i booked his award itinerary with my skymiles and my cc
Jul 14, 2013, 4:01 pm
#24
formerly ltabi
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA PLT, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 202
Quick question, I booked a r/t domestic award ticket with KE for next April with my Sapphire Preferred and I will not be keeping the credit card beyond October of this year. Can I just bring the card and let them know that I have closed this account?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jul 17, 2013, 4:35 pm
#25
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 137
I checked in for a JFK-ICN flight yesterday that I booked on KE.com and the guy asked to see my card. He simply wrote down the last 4 digits on a piece of paper and had me sign it. I think they want the signature and doubt they run another authorization on the card. KE wants to make sure you have the card and that it has your name on it. I guess it cuts down on fraud. However, this rule is more of an inconvenience than anything else as one can book on any other website to avoid the requirement.
Jul 31, 2013, 5:18 pm
#26
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FL, but want to Expatriate to SE Asia ASAP
Programs: WN,DL,AA,UA,B6,more!
Posts: 810
I have an award booked for November this year on KE using KE miles.
I sent in my paperwork and then just paid the taxes myself online.
I see a ticket number when I click on "e-Ticket Itinerary & Receipt"
I am good to go right?
I sent in my paperwork and then just paid the taxes myself online.
I see a ticket number when I click on "e-Ticket Itinerary & Receipt"
I am good to go right?
Aug 14, 2013, 6:17 am
#27
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,851
I used my delta awards miles to purchase a RT ticket for YVR to LAX (Alaska Air) connecting to ICN then onto KTM on KE. I also used my own credit card to pay and the awards ticket shows my delta skymiles number. This ticket is for my Sister.
Is she going to have problems getting the boarding pass?
If so, could I just give her my credit card to show to Rep at Ticket counter or would I need to write a note stating who I am , relationship with passenger flying and that I bought the awards ticket for her?
Is she going to have problems getting the boarding pass?
If so, could I just give her my credit card to show to Rep at Ticket counter or would I need to write a note stating who I am , relationship with passenger flying and that I bought the awards ticket for her?
Aug 14, 2013, 7:20 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FL, but want to Expatriate to SE Asia ASAP
Programs: WN,DL,AA,UA,B6,more!
Posts: 810
I used my delta awards miles to purchase a RT ticket for YVR to LAX (Alaska Air) connecting to ICN then onto KTM on KE. I also used my own credit card to pay and the awards ticket shows my delta skymiles number. This ticket is for my Sister.
Is she going to have problems getting the boarding pass?
If so, could I just give her my credit card to show to Rep at Ticket counter or would I need to write a note stating who I am , relationship with passenger flying and that I bought the awards ticket for her?
Is she going to have problems getting the boarding pass?
If so, could I just give her my credit card to show to Rep at Ticket counter or would I need to write a note stating who I am , relationship with passenger flying and that I bought the awards ticket for her?
This ONLY applies if you booked the ticket using Korean Air miles. I have flown and gotten others tickets on Korean Air with Delta Skymiles many times in the past.
