How long is Southwest credit good for?
Do Southwest travel funds expire soon
As of 7/28/2023, Southwest flight credits don't expire.
Is Southwest extending travel credit
(NYSE: LUV) today announced a first-of-its-kind policy and value among major U.S. airlines, eliminating expiration dates on all Southwest® flight credits unexpired on, or created on or after July 28, 2023*.
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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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Is there an expiration date for airline credits
But there's a catch: The credits expire. Most flight credits last a year, but some disappear in as few as three months (here's lookin' at you, Frontier Airlines). If you have a flight credit, you might want to check your account now.
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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.
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 long are unused airline tickets good for
If a business traveler receives a flight credit for an unused ticket, the airline typically specifies a time window to use the credit (often 10-12 months).
How long do you have to use a travel credit
Since flight and trip credits expire one year from the date issued (unless otherwise stated), you'll want to keep track of that date. Travel using a flight credit must commence on or before the expiry date. Travel using a trip credit must be booked on or before the expiry date.
How long is an unused airline ticket good for
If a business traveler receives a flight credit for an unused ticket, the airline typically specifies a time window to use the credit (often 10-12 months).
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 still convert Southwest travel funds to points
If you have unexpired Southwest travel funds, you'll have the option to convert travel funds into Southwest Rapid Rewards points. Depending on how you plan to use those funds, this may or may not be a good idea. If you plan to book a flight prior to your funds' expiration, converting might not make sense.
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 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 I get a refund on an unused plane ticket
Regardless whether you cancel your flight months in advance, or you miss it due to some unforeseen issue on the way to the airport, you have a right to the same refund of taxes and fees from the airline. This is because in either case, you have not used the flight and are therefore not liable to pay these costs.
Can you get credit for an unused airline ticket
An unused airline ticket is usually a non-refundable ticket that the traveler who purchased it is not able to use due to a change in plans. In most cases, “unused” doesn't mean “lost cause”; you can generally get a flight credit or even a refund, depending on the scenario.
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).
Can I get cash instead of travel credit
So the airline has offered you a voucher, which is perfectly legal, but you'd rather just have the cash. You'll need to proactively ask your airline for a cash refund in writing. The same goes for if you've booked through an online travel agency like Expedia. They are also covered under DoT rules.
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.