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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 4:24 pm
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Originally Posted by penyuan
But even if I book the ticket it will still count as "selling" right? Sigh, I hate to say no to helping a friend...
YES. The only way to do this within DL's rules would be to give the ticket to your friend without you getting anything in return. Whether you book the ticket or pay the fee to transfer the miles doesn't matter if there is buying, selling, or barter.
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