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1. Can I book a flight for someone else using my credit card?
2. How do I get a refund on a non refundable airline ticket?
3. Do you need the credit card you booked with flight?
4. What information do you need when booking a flight?
5. Can you change the name on a non refundable plane ticket?
6. Can I book a flight for someone else with my American Airlines miles?
7. Can you dispute a non refundable charge?
8. What happens if you cancel a non refundable flight?
9. Do the airlines have to refund your money?
10. Can you buy plane ticket with debit card?
11. Does paying by credit card protect you?
12. Can you pay cash for an airline ticket?

Can I book a flight for someone else using my credit card?

You can buy a plane ticket for someone else with your credit card. You just need to clearly state whom the ticket is for when you book the flight. ... Put your name and card information in the billing section and the name of the person you're buying the ticket for in the traveler section.

How do I get a refund on a non refundable airline ticket?

Requesting a full refund for flights within 24 hours of booking is pretty straight forward. Just simply look up your itinerary on the booking site and look for a link or a button to cancel the reservation. Alternatively, you may call the airline or booking agency to cancel.

Do you need the credit card you booked with flight?

As for United, one rep told us a credit card is no longer necessary at check-in for the airline; if your booking requires additional verification, they'll contact you directly instead. ...

What information do you need when booking a flight?

Input each traveler's personal information, including full name, date of birth, email address and phone number when booking a flight. You'll need to indicate whether any traveler is under 18 years of age or is a newborn or infant being held in a lap.

Can you change the name on a non refundable plane ticket?

As long as it's still going to be you traveling, airlines have policies in place to correct any errors.

Can I book a flight for someone else with my American Airlines miles?

Yes, you can use your miles to buy a ticket for someone else on American Airlines. You will need to make the reservation for the person traveling.

Can you dispute a non refundable charge?

So, can cardholders file chargebacks for “non-refundable” credit card deposits? Yes, they can. As with any chargeback, providing there is a valid claim to a refund, the cardholder has the right to dispute a transaction. ... The merchant is unable or refuses to provide products or services related to this deposit.

What happens if you cancel a non refundable flight?

If you want to cancel your flight, some airlines will issue a refund voucher; others will credit the full fare back to the original form of payment. If the schedule change is very small, the airline may not permit any changes — though it never hurts to try.

Do the airlines have to refund your money?

You are entitled to a full cash refund if the airline cancels, makes a significant schedule change or significantly delays a flight, so wait as long as possible to cancel. Unless a new law is passed, airlines won't be required to give you a refund if you're the one canceling.

Can you buy plane ticket with debit card?

To use your debit card to purchase an airline ticket, the card must have a major credit card affiliation. If you have a Visa, MasterCard or Discover logo on the front of your debit card, you can purchase a plane ticket with the card.

Does paying by credit card protect you?

Paying by credit card can be convenient, but it also gives you added legal protection if the company you're buying from goes bust or doesn't deliver what it's promised. You might also get some protection when paying by debit card under a voluntary scheme called chargeback.

Can you pay cash for an airline ticket?

You can pay with cash or check at some airport ticket counters or travel centers. We issue 3 types of travel credit: Flight Credit, Travel Vouchers and Trip Credit.