Can i book a flight for someone else? Yes, you are able to reserve a flight for another person. Using your payment information, airlines and travel websites let you buy tickets for other people. To ensure a correct booking, make sure you have the traveler's entire name as it appears on their ID, along with their birthdate and contact details. Give them your phone number or email address to get updates. Before confirming, make sure all the information is correct because errors may cause problems while checking in or boarding.