Originally Posted by
519nicole
I recently received platinum elite status. I want to book a flight for my parents, but I will not be on the flight. I thought about booking me on the flight just to receive the platinum benefits. I would check all of us in but no-show myself for the flight. It’s cheaper than booking them with all the fees.
Do we see any problems with this?
I've missed flights before and the companions still had the benefits. I've done it 3 times out of 150+ flights. I wouldn't do it regularly but they understand that sometimes people miss flights.