How long does Southwest credit last?
Do Southwest credits ever expire
Flight credits don't expire. Are Southwest LUV Vouchers® flight credits No. A Southwest LUV Voucher is issued by Southwest® and can be applied toward a future flight.
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Did Southwest eliminate expiration dates on flight credits
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that flight credits would no longer expire, a move it called a “first-of-its-kind policy and value among major U.S. airlines.” The low-cost carrier said all credits that are unexpired as of Thursday — and any created on or after that day — would not have expiration dates.
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Do Southwest travel funds expire soon
As of 7/28/2023, Southwest flight credits don't expire.
How long does flight credit last
Flight credit is valid for one year from the issue date unless otherwise noted.
How do I extend my Southwest voucher
A LUV Voucher expires one year after being issued. You cannot call to extend the expiration date. Your flight must be booked AND flown by the date included on the voucher.
How do I use my Southwest travel funds for someone else
Log in to your Rapid Rewards account. Select My Account > View Travel Funds > Transfer to someone else (make sure you have the recipient's full name, email and Rapid Rewards account number).
What happens if your airline credit expires
To apply the value of a credit toward a future trip, you must rebook the new flight by the voucher's expiration date—but your travel can occur after that date.
What can I do with leftover Southwest travel funds
Using Southwest travel funds
These funds can be used to book cash or award travel, and any unused amount from your new reservation can be used on a future flight.
Can I get Southwest travel funds refund
You may obtain a refund to the original form of payment by calling 1-800-435-9792. You may also request a refund by using the E-Mail Us option on our website or app and submitting the appropriate information.
Can I use Southwest travel funds for someone else
Wanna transfer a flight credit to someone else Can't take your upcoming flight If you booked a Business Select, Anytime, or Wanna Get Away Plus fare, you'll get a transferable flight credit when you cancel that you can use for yourself or transfer to someone else.
Can I let my Southwest travel funds expire and get an extension
You have up to 6 months after expiration to request this, but do it as soon as possible after expiration since it can take a month for Southwest to complete the process. It also helps to acknowledge the $100 "fee" per travel fund in your initial request.
Can I convert Southwest travel funds to voucher
If your funds do expire before you're able to use them, all is not lost. You can call Southwest and ask that your expired funds be converted into a LUV voucher. If approved, this one-time courtesy comes at a cost of $100 (which is deducted from the voucher's value).
Can you convert Southwest travel funds to cash
Travel funds from Southwest can be used to book any available cash flight or to pay for the taxes and fees on award flights. They are treated like cash and can be used to pay for some or all of the amount owed. If you don't use all of the travel funds for the reservation, any remaining balance remains for future use.
Can you get an extension on airline credit
Ask for a ticket credit extension — and you shall receive
"One of the best ways to extend a flight credit is to simply ask," says Narendra Khatri, principal of Insubuy, a travel insurance company.
Can you use flight credit for someone else
Travel certificates are not transferable and may not be sold, traded or bartered. However, the original recipient of a certificate may arrange travel for another person if done without selling or bartering the certificate.
How do I cash out my Southwest travel funds
You can redeem your funds by going to the Southwest website at Southwest.com, by phone, through the mobile app, or at a Southwest ticket counter for future flights. You can reach Southwest customer service at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792).
Can you transfer a flight credit to another person
Normally, a future flight credit is non-transferrable and therefore must be used by the same traveler it was issued to.
Can I use Southwest travel funds for anything else
Southwest® gift cards, Southwest LUV Vouchers®, and Southwest® Travel Funds can only be used on the flight portion of your trip. Southwest Airlines accepts unused ticketless travel funds for Passenger travel purchased through Southwest Airlines, excluding the Southwest Airlines Group Desk.
Is it legal for travel credits to expire
Flight Credit is valid for 1 year from the date the ticket was issued. We will not extend or reissue past the expiration date. Invalid or expired Flight Credit will not be honored.
Can I transfer my Southwest travel funds to someone else
How to transfer your transferable flight credit to someone else: Log in to your Rapid Rewards account. Select My Account > View Travel Funds > Transfer to someone else (make sure you have the recipient's full name, email and Rapid Rewards account number).