Originally Posted by
MKBshaw
I had this happen to me in HKG on a SQ flight to SIN. Luckily I had my Blackberry with me, and I signed into my online banking and physically handed the device to her so she could see my name, address and the card number in my online banking dashboard. It took some pleading, but she eventually issued my BP... it was my idea, so don't expect them to allow this all the time, but if it happens, give it a try.
I thought about this just yesterday but it didn't Cross my mind as I was going to try and call the credit card company when I was at the gate but the manager stated he was not going to accept that.
I appreciate all the info which is helpful and not condescending as I do know now I should have had the card. However, I have never been ask for my cc from any of the airlines I'm a FF with and I have never heard of this requirement with any US based airlines.
So my question is why only ME/Asian airlines require CC and no US airline requires CC?
Why is the CC required at check in? How does this protect me the consumer? If someone steals my CC# or opens a new account is it not easier to create fake plastic then creating a passport with my name to match the CC?
How does not allowing the perp to board the plane protect me if the credit card has already been billed and the airline has accepted the money from the CC company?
Just seems like another cheesy way for an airline to charge for something and not have to render services.