MileagePlus members can use a MileagePlus Upgrade Award for another traveler, and Premier members can use PlusPoints for someone else, even if they are not traveling on the same reservation.
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You're automatically eligible for a Complimentary Premier Upgrade as long as you are a Premier member (the higher your status, the earlier you become eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades and are flying on an eligible ticket on any eligible United-operated flight.
If you're unable to take a flight, try earning PQPs by spending on eligible United credit cards. The type of United credit card you have determines how much you'll need to spend to get a PQP boost and the number of PQPs you'll earn. » Learn more: Which United credit card should you get?
Call The AirlineEven though many airlines permit you to book a ticket for somebody else spending your own miles, there are few airlines which entail you to inform them about the usage of your miles by somebody else on phone or over the ticket counter.
All you need to do is select the airline tickets that you wish to buy, enter the name of the person(s) travelling and enter your payment details when you want to buy the flight. It's that simple! Still not sure? Take a look at our step-by-step guide which shows you exactly how to buy airline tickets for someone else.