Originally Posted by
vzwdataguy
1) Obviously he could start booking my vacations for me and drawing down on his account. He has already offered this, but I also have my own milage accounts with other airlines which i usually use.
2) Could I call in, saying I was him and book tickets for myself, even after he passes away? How much StarAlliance partner redemption is online? What does United ask to authenticate members at the time of redemption?
3) Does United have a policy allowing me to "inherit" the miles?
4) The least palatable option is the transfer-to-my-account option as it appears to be very pricey.
Thanks for your help.
You can do all of the above, however... I would just have him give you his online password, and book travel from there (even after he is gone).
Yes, the transfer is expensive, and IIRC while there is a death transfer process... I think it is only for a spouse/domestic partner.
This thread should help:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...death+transfer
BTW, welcome to FT! and sorry about your fathers condition...... also, is he in any condition to take a last trip (somewhere nice in F?)