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Hello,
I am currently living in London but plan to come back to the US (Chicago) this spring.
A friend wanted to know if he could purchase a ticket for me from an American website and send it to me. Do you know if this is possible? If so, would this mean he'd be able to pay the American prices which are inevitably cheaper than those quoted on English Sites? (It could be a return ticket or one way whichever would be least expensive.)
Somehow I think this is unlikely, (and possibly illegal) but if you know for sure, it would be extremely helpful.
Thank you!
Ellen
Hi Ellen and Happy Holidays....
My favorite Airline, American Airlines, tells me:
No problem....your friend can buy your ticket online so long as he has a U.S. billing address and uses a U.S. Credit card. He then sends (emails) you the E (electronic) Ticket made out in your name.
If you have a U.S. Billing address YOU can likewise buy the ticket online. But NOT if you have a UK billing address. He can call American at 800-433-7300 to further discuss and/or confirm any or all of this.
Hope this helps. Steve Tanenbaum
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Stephen Tanenbaum
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FREE GLOBAL & DOMESTIC TRAVEL which always beats discount travel. In recent years we have enjoyed free travel to such destinations as Africa, Israel, Australia, Brazil, France, New Zealand, Hawaii, England, Greece, Alaska and our lower 48. Other budget travel areas include such as air brokers, rebate travel agencies, renting a Paris/Barcelona apartments for as little as $65/night (depending on length of stay and size of apt.), sightseeing and general TIPS on travel related comfort, safey/convenience and day to day SAVINGS. Since we travel Free 95% of the time I DO NOT OFFER ADVICE ON CHEAPEST, LOWEST PRICED AND/OR LAST MINUTE AIRLINE FARES. Such deals are best found by diligent Google research & reading the N.Y. and/or L.A. Sunday best in the U.S. Travel sections. FREE airline deals may NOT be available to non-U.S. residents.
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