Can I book a flight for someone else with my Delta SkyMiles?

Can I use Pay with Miles to book a ticket for someone else? Yes, you may use Pay with Miles to book someone else's ticket.



Yes, Delta SkyMiles allows you to book Award Travel for anyone you choose, even if you are not traveling with them. The process is identical to booking for yourself: log into your account on Delta.com or the Fly Delta app, search for your desired flights, and select the "Shop with Miles" checkbox. When you reach the passenger information screen, simply enter the legal name and details of the person who will be flying instead of your own. It is a high-value peer tip to ensure their name matches their government ID exactly, as name changes on award tickets can be complicated. Note that while you are providing the miles, the passenger is responsible for any government-imposed taxes and fees (starting at $11.20 for domestic U.S. flights), which must be paid with a credit card at the time of booking. The passenger will receive their own confirmation email and can manage their seat selection directly.

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