Originally Posted by schoflyer
I agree that programs are fussy. But hey, I wouldn't change my "Airline" because of this. NH has been great to me! I've got a ton of banked miles with them. More than I need to have for family use. I just can't divert the accrual because I need the status.
I'm thinking more alonge the lines of how to "legally" take non-family members along without needing to slime my way through the doable yet often illegal transfer options.
What about TG, OZ?
Real life experience :
1. NH
You are allowed to enter yourself the names of your 'relatives' and their relationship to yourself via the website in your record.
Nothing stops you from entering the name of Ms. X or Mr. Y . Enter a relationship that allows for a different name from yourself.
Once it is in the system the reservation staff will not question or ask for any proof of relationship.
I suppose it is not 'legal' but it works.
I have had tickets and upgrades issued this way.
2. TG
You can nominate up to 5 names (including family) in your ROP record via the website. Changes can be made later but for a fee if more than x changes per year.