Originally Posted by
mcbg1
I am interested in buying tickets with South African Airways for a trip with a friend in August but I don't have a big enough limit on my credit card to pay for us both. My father offered to let me use his credit card but I read SAA requires that you present the credit card you used to purchase the tickets at check-in or else they won't let you board. Is that true? If so, is there anything I can do?
Thanks!
I buy tickets over the phone for other people and yes there is a credit authorization form that needs to filled out by the credit card holder. This is referred to as a sponsored booking.
https://www.flysaa.com/us/en/manageM...d_booking.html