You can redeem flexible rewards currencies for anybody via their respective travel portals. For example, if you hold the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card, you can redeem Ultimate Rewards points for flights via the Chase Travel Portal at a rate of 1.25¢ per point, and those flights can be for any person.

Yes, you can use your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to book flights for anyone, not just yourself. When booking through the Chase Travel portal, you simply enter the other person's name and details as the passenger during the checkout process; the "fare" is paid using your points, but the ticket is issued in their name. If you prefer to transfer points to a partner airline (like United or British Airways), the rules are slightly stricter: Chase generally only allows transfers to frequent flyer accounts in your name or the name of one additional household member who is also an authorized user on your account. However, once those points are in your airline account, you can use them to book an "award flight" for anyone you choose. In 2026, this remains a popular way to gift travel to friends or family, provided you ensure the name on the ticket exactly matches their government ID to avoid boarding issues.