Can my friends and family earn me Delta SkyMiles?

Question

For instance, if I purchase airline tickets for them, will it count towards my balance, or only if I am the flyer? Also, can they use my account number when staying at hotels and renting cars, or do the reservations have to be in my name? Thanks in advance

Answer 1

The person earning the frequent flyer miles is the person who flies.  Therefore even if you purchase tickets for friends and family, they would be the ones who would earn the mileage.  However if you charge the tickets on an American Express SkyMiles card, then the miles earned go into your account.