Originally Posted by
Nic81
I bought miles from points.com and would like to use it in Alaska partner airline but the customer service told me I can only buy the air ticket in my own name. Anyone knows why? I am stuck with lots of miles and transferring cost is quite alot.
I recall a limitation on new accounts being unable to purchase tickets mostly or entirely using purchased miles, which presumably includes miles transferred in via points.com. I can't find it now; does anyone else recall this? And can anyone find the link and/or FlyerTalk thread?