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Old May 13, 2009, 2:02 pm
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Originally Posted by brooks5018
this would make a nifty money-making operation for your frequent flying friends. i wonder if they can book a ticket in their name, i get a refundable ticket and go through security. cancel the refundable ticket and fly with my friend's ticket.

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'tis a very very bad idea. see below

Originally Posted by wharvey
and... I am pretty sure the airline would close your account and confiscate your miles if they ever caught you.
agreed (and in a heartbeat)
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