Generally speaking, there aren’t rules against having an airline ticket purchased by a third party. There are some specific exceptions, though I don’t remember the last time I’ve heard of such a requirement for domestic travel within the United States. That brings me to a very unusual story that has been shared with me…
A day before the flight, the traveler went to check-in online, but wasn’t able to do so. So he contacted Frontier’s customer support, and was told to bring copies of the purchaser’s ID and credit card to the airport, when checking in. As the reader explains:
For what it’s worth, I asked if there was otherwise anything unusual with the ticket, or any sign that things were wrong. He explained that everything looked normal until online check-in. He also clarified that a different friend purchased separate Frontier tickets for him on a separate trip in August, using the same promotion, and there was no issue at all.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
