How to Pool Your Family’s Miles Before Holiday Travel: Rules and Fees
Summary
Families can combine airline miles for free only with a few programs, while transferring miles between accounts usually costs a fee. The article says families should check each airline’s rules and compare transfer costs with booking a ticket for a relative directly from their own account.Key Facts
- United lets up to five people pool miles for free, including children.
- JetBlue lets up to seven people pool miles for free, including children.
- British Airways and Air Canada Aeroplan also offer family pooling.
- American Airlines, Delta and Southwest do not offer family mile pooling.
- Alaska’s Atmos Rewards does not offer traditional family pooling, but some cardholders can share points free with up to 10 other members.
- Transferring miles between members usually costs a fee, and miles generally cannot move between different airline or hotel programs.
- The article recommends checking whether booking a family member’s ticket from your own account costs less than transferring miles.
- Flexible bank rewards points can often transfer to multiple airline and hotel programs.
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