Can you buy a plane ticket for someone else online?

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.



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Yes, you can. Generally, you are allowed to buy a plane ticket for another person other than yourself. It is indeed possible, however, you should keep in mind that airlines have different rules and regulations.

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Once a PNR has been ticketed, name changes are not permitted on the PNR. However JetBlue will allow you to use the ticket for another customer provided you book a new PNR, charge the increase in fare and charge the appropriate change fees at the time of the exchange.

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Check-in times You can check in online or from the app starting 24 hours before and up to 45 minutes before your flight (90 for international). To check bags or check in at the airport, you must be there a certain amount of time before scheduled departure: Within the U.S. – 45 minutes.

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Yes, it is possible to book a ticket for someone else on the same flight. When making the booking, you can simply enter the details of the person you are booking for instead of your own. You will need to provide their name, date of birth, and other required information.

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If a person does go to the airport in an attempt to buy a last-minute plane ticket, they may find the ticket prices to be immensely higher than if they were to book online. Ultimately, there are no advantages to buying tickets directly at the airport.

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Generally, airlines will offer cheaper tickets directly from their website as they don't have to pay a commission to the travel agency. However, some travel agencies may be able to offer discounts or special deals that can make them cheaper than buying directly from an airline's website.

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