Originally Posted by
j8s8er
I've some family members taking longhaul UA flights (and I have their booking reference and ticket number) - I'd like to anonymously get them upgraded using my plus points.
If I request an upgrade using my pluspoints, but don't let them know that I've done this, will my name be visible on their booking record for them to know that my pluspoints were used to upgrade their reservations?
They will eventually know who does the good deed because they do not broadcast their PNRs. With this said, you will be anonymous on their PNRs unless they ask an airport agent to track you down.
Good luck.