How to buy a flight for someone else

Please be sure to make a note of the Order Number(for flights departing on/before April 11, 2023), Ticket Number (for flights departing on/after April 12, 2023) provided upon payment completion online.

Yes, you can book a flight ticket for someone else. You only need correct info like the name, date of birth, etc. Are you trying to book a flight for someone else, well before that, get the idea of the process and the documents you need when buying an airline ticket?

How to buy a flight ticket for someone else? 

People can stick to the below-mentioned guide to proceed with Can I book a flight for someone else. 

Initiate research. 

People must research the best flight options to travel to the required destination. Make sure you understand the airline's and country's travel requirements before proceeding with the flight bookings for someone else. 

Details confirmation. 

You need to confirm the details before going ahead with the payment option for your booking. This is a crucial step as no one wants to get into the flight change scenario as far as the flight reservation is concerned. Double-check for the flight schedule and confirm the travel dates for your flight booking. 

Check passengers' information. 

People must cross-check the information they used to complete the flight booking for another person. You can refer to their IDs for surety. Do not book the ticket in your name as you are not the one who is going to fly. Also, a misspelled name can stir the traveler, so it is essential to check the name's spelling. The validity of the ticket depends on the details. 

Select a payment option. 

Passengers need to select a payment option for their flight booking as there are multiple options that one can select to pay for flights at a particular airline. You can check and pay for your flight using miles. Complete the payment and get a booking reference number. 

List of  information you need to book a flight for someone 

People need to double-check the following information before confirming a booking for your flight: 

Identification. 

People need to check the passengers' IDs to complete the reservation. Check the name and other identity details on the passenger's passport or a state-issued general identification card. 

Passports and visa. 

People need to have passengers' passports and visas to complete flight bookings. 

Payments. 

People need to check the payment option feasible for reservations while making bookings for someone else, as multiple payment options are available on the airlines' official website.

Can you buy a flight as a gift? 

Yes, one can buy a flight as a gift for someone else. 

Is it illegal to buy someone's plane ticket? 

It is not illegal to buy someone's plane ticket as long as the ticket has the passenger's name on it and the respective passenger has all the documents to support their travel. Also, the ticket price has been paid. 

Buying a ticket for someone else can take a toll, but it is also a straightforward process if people have all the required information. 

Yes, you can. You may, however, have to verify your credit/debit card at your local Singapore Airlines office or at the airport check-in counter before departure. Remember to bring the actual credit/debit card together with a photo ID.

Yes, you can. Simply select the number of passengers in the ‘Search flights’ section on singaporeair.com and go through the usual booking process.

You can also watch this video on how to make an online booking for a family holiday on singaporeair.com.

If you’re booking a flight on Singapore Airlines, you can book a maximum of:

  • 4 tickets in First Class;
  • 6 tickets in Business Class;
  • 6 tickets in Premium Economy Class; or
  • 9 tickets in Economy Class

If your booking includes one or more flights operated by our partner airlines, you can book a maximum of:

  • 2 tickets in First Class;
  • 2 tickets in Business Class; or
  • 4 tickets in Premium Economy/Economy Class

If your travelling party includes more people than the maximum allowed for each transaction, you can make multiple bookings online or book through your local Singapore Airlines office. However, the fares from your local Singapore Airlines office may be different from those quoted online.

Yes, you can as long as the child ticket is booked with an adult ticket in one transaction. The child must be from 2 to under-12 years of age on the date of your flight, and the adult must be 18 years of age or older. In most cases, you’ll enjoy a special fare for the child at a percentage of the adult fare.

Yes, you can as long as the infant ticket is booked with an adult ticket in one transaction. The infant must be more than 7 days and under-2 years of age on the date of your flight, and the adult must be 18 years of age or older. In most cases, you’ll enjoy a special fare for the infant at a percentage of the adult fare.

If you’re travelling to the USA, you cannot book an infant ticket online if any of your selected flights are operated by Delta Air Lines (DL) or Alaska Airlines (AS). If you’re travelling alone with two or more infants, make the necessary arrangements with your local Singapore Airlines office.

You can book online from up to 355 days before your flight departs to the time that all seats are sold or the flight is closed (typically a few hours before departure), whichever comes first.

Yes you can, as long as you’ve purchased a fare that allows changes to your flights.

No, only tickets purchased on singaporeair.com or from a local Singapore Airlines office can be changed online and as long as you’ve purchased a fare that allows changes to your flights. To change the itinerary for a ticket you’ve purchased from your travel agent, get in touch with them directly.

Yes, as long as we have airline partners that operate to and/or from that destination.

A Singapore Airlines codeshare flight has a four-digit flight number following the letters ‘SQ’, although the flight is operated by one of our partner airlines.

If you didn’t provide your KrisFlyer or PPS Club membership number when you made a booking online, or provided the wrong KrisFlyer or PPS Club membership number to your travel agent, your booking won’t show when you log in to your account. To ensure that KrisFlyer miles will be credited to your account, retrieve your booking using your Booking Reference or e-ticket number and last/family name, and add your KrisFlyer or PPS Club membership number when you check in, or when you manage your booking.

Can you buy a flight ticket for someone else?

Bring the Proper ID They will need to bring IDs that match the name on the purchased tickets. Otherwise, they are good to go! Buying an airline ticket for someone else is a great gift. It's especially true if it's your parent and they want to come to spend time with you, their grandchildren and other family members.

What do you need to book a flight for someone?

Basic Information for Air Travel At a bare minimum, that means her date of birth, full legal name (always ask – you might find out that someone you've known for years has been using a nickname) and country of residence.

Can I buy a plane ticket for someone else and get the miles?

Yes, the member who travels will earn the miles, not the member who purchases the ticket.