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Fly on another person's ticket!
« on: November 16, 2015, 09:42:44 PM »
Was just thinking....

Would it be possible to fly on a ticket with a different name by buying a refundable fare to get through security, and then using that persons ticket to board???

(at least for domestic travel - and without checking in luggage)

Please let me know if you have ever tried it....

Thanks.

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2015, 09:44:33 PM »
Yes its possible.
You can say what you think when you think what you say.

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2015, 09:48:44 PM »
Yes its possible.

I can't find it but there was a post about someone who got arrested for doing this regularly.  Miss Chuck.

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2015, 10:30:42 PM »
Was just thinking....

Would it be possible to fly on a ticket with a different name by buying a refundable fare to get through security, and then using that persons ticket to board???

(at least for domestic travel - and without checking in luggage)

Please let me know if you have ever tried it....

Thanks.
This has been discussed here before

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2015, 10:38:37 PM »
This has been discussed here before
Link?

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2015, 10:40:16 PM »
tried and tested. tho I wouldn't recommend. you are at risk of some serious issues if caught. also can only be used for domestic, i believe.

Link?

prob been deleted, as this will be

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2015, 10:44:01 PM »
It can be and has been done would only work domestic as they don't ID by Boarding. I don't think I would ever do this or recommend someone to do this...

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2015, 10:49:59 PM »
Is this ilegal?

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2015, 10:51:24 PM »
Is this ilegal?
You will wind up in jail without a doubt.
And I have been on flights where they ask for ID in hallway before the jetbridge.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2015, 10:53:54 PM »
You will wind up in jail without a doubt.
And I have been on flights where they ask for ID in hallway before the jetbridge.
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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2015, 10:57:37 PM »
You will wind up in jail without a doubt.



Is that prophecy?

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2015, 11:13:04 PM »

חכם עדיף מנביא
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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2015, 11:17:49 PM »


Is that prophecy?
If you get caught? They'll probably have you up on homeland security charges.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2015, 12:11:40 AM »
IIRC the guy got caught in Denver.. I'll try & find the link..

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2015, 12:17:58 AM »
I did it once, i flew on my fathers name (top tier status with DL) and got upgraded to J. Though I wouldn't do it again so fast...
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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2015, 01:13:03 PM »
Is it safe?

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2015, 01:18:18 PM »
Is it safe?
Depends what you mean by safe?

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #17 on: November 17, 2015, 01:20:42 PM »
If you get caught? They'll probably have you up on homeland security charges.
I would never do this. But couldn't you just say "oops, wrong gate. Sorry officers."

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #18 on: November 17, 2015, 01:21:44 PM »
I have a friend who flew domestic under someone else's name and with the other guys ID and ticket. He even got pulled over for a random security check! Didnt have any problem.

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Re: Fly on another person's ticket!
« Reply #19 on: November 17, 2015, 01:22:11 PM »
I would never do this. But couldn't you just say "oops, wrong gate. Sorry officers."
And wrong boarding pass??