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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 3:38 am
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Originally Posted by xasyh
My 5 year old has earned about 6,000 points. We're taking a short one way flight this summer, where each ticket costs about 5K points.

How can I use her points?

Can I mix two sets of points on a single reservation, either starting from my account or from hers? Should I book her separately, even though that might trigger her as an unaccompanied minor?

Thanks!
Anyone's points may be used to book for anyone else, even a non-family member/friend/colleague. Likely the best strategy would be to find a one-way as close as possible to the 6000 figure and use them up that way.

Normally easiest to book one-ways on WN. No way I know of to use two different members' points on a single PNR ("reservation number"). Combining/sharing points between accounts is not cost-effective.

Been a long time since I booked a minor, but a call to Customer Service should get a note on her record that the child will not be unaccompanied.
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