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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 5:44 am
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Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
You’re allowed to book for friends and family.
While you didn't answer my question, of corse you can book for friends & family as long as the Mileage Plan miles, which belong to AS, are being used according to the T&Cs. If "finding a friend you can work something out with," involves a pre-determined compensatory component, that is a violation.

Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
Most of the conversion methods give a horrid return. AS miles are pretty good. Why pay 1 cpp to transfer? Find a friend you can work something out with, and just book a trip for them.
Doing that a time or two is a great way to "throw a flag."

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