Originally Posted by
cserrah
When miles are earned say, with one airline, is it possible to transfer them to another airline flyer program? When redeeming miles for a flight, can you buy a flight for another person but using your miles? Also, If I purchase a roundtrip ticket that is say 6 months apart from departing and returning, do I only earn miles after the whole flight is over?
Welcome to FT.
Miles from one airline program usually cannot be transferred to another airline program. However the miles can usually be used for any airline within the same alliance.
Yes, you can get a flight for someone else.
You earn after flying each segment.
As for credit cards, perhaps try Amex for ability to transfer to multiple programs.