Free airmiles, by transfer?
Dec 9, 1998 | 4:38 am
#1
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: England
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Free airmiles, by transfer?
Hello I am new to the airmiles game. I simly want to know if airmiles ae transferable from one person to another?
The reason being that my partner and I are trying to raise enough airmiles to get to Bangladesh, with money that we have raised, to help create sustainable projects to aid the people of bangladesh, who are suffering from this years devastating floods.
We feel that we need to take the money to bangladesh because, corruption means tat any money sent could go astray.
We also feel that we can help friends over there to create health care centres and jobs for the poor and needy.
Anyway I'd be interested in any ideas
The reason being that my partner and I are trying to raise enough airmiles to get to Bangladesh, with money that we have raised, to help create sustainable projects to aid the people of bangladesh, who are suffering from this years devastating floods.
We feel that we need to take the money to bangladesh because, corruption means tat any money sent could go astray.
We also feel that we can help friends over there to create health care centres and jobs for the poor and needy.
Anyway I'd be interested in any ideas
Dec 9, 1998 | 5:27 am
#2
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: New York - DL Gold, AA Gold, AC Prestige, VS Silver
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Frequent Flier miles are not transferrable from one person to another, even within families under all plans in North America that I am aware of.
I understand that British Airways has a plan that lets family members pool mileage together for an award but still not different individuals.
(Off-topic)
Corruption, even in charity work, is a sad reality in much of the third world and Bangladesh is no exception - I've personally seen UNICEF money lining the pockets of politicians and bureaucrats in India. Kudos to you for trying to do something truly worthwhile with integrity.
I understand that British Airways has a plan that lets family members pool mileage together for an award but still not different individuals.
(Off-topic)
Corruption, even in charity work, is a sad reality in much of the third world and Bangladesh is no exception - I've personally seen UNICEF money lining the pockets of politicians and bureaucrats in India. Kudos to you for trying to do something truly worthwhile with integrity.
Dec 9, 1998 | 1:59 pm
#3
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
Miles are not transferrable but you can get awards tickets issued using YOUR miles for family and friends.
I did it once with Delta and for this Christmas with American. Both times so my friend HOlly can spend the holidays with her family (I figure at least with AA the miles will be used rather than lost.)
Every airline has different rules. You might
want to check with the customer care dept.
of your favourite airline and see what the rules are.
Megamiles's B-A idea is also excellent. CATMAN
I did it once with Delta and for this Christmas with American. Both times so my friend HOlly can spend the holidays with her family (I figure at least with AA the miles will be used rather than lost.)
Every airline has different rules. You might
want to check with the customer care dept.
of your favourite airline and see what the rules are.
Megamiles's B-A idea is also excellent. CATMAN
Dec 14, 1998 | 4:07 am
#4
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: London,UK. Ok, about 100 miles from London really, but how many Americans know where Market Harborough is?
Posts: 409
Bart, As you specified "airmiles" and you are in the UK I assume you mean BA Exec Club/Airmiles.
Airmiles are not transferable, however, you can make bookings for your spouse/Mother/Father/Children using you AirMiles even if you are not travelling (in reality anyone with the same surname as you is no problem).
You may combine you AirMiles with someone else who IS travelling to attain an award.
MF
Airmiles are not transferable, however, you can make bookings for your spouse/Mother/Father/Children using you AirMiles even if you are not travelling (in reality anyone with the same surname as you is no problem).
You may combine you AirMiles with someone else who IS travelling to attain an award.
MF