If you've got a handful of credits or vouchers, don't worry: Most airlines easily allow you to apply up to three or more toward one transaction. Just keep in mind you can generally only use these travel credits for yourself, not someone else.
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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.
What's the law? The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) is clear on the issue of refunds: if your flight is canceled by the airline and you choose not to travel, you are entitled to a refund. That means the dollar amount you paid, not a voucher for the equivalent to use with the airline.
Southwest® gift card or Southwest LUV Vouchers®: If the reservation was not changed and is canceled within 24 hours of booking, please contact us. If the reservation is canceled after 24 hours, the Southwest gift card or Southwest LUV Voucher will be refunded as a flight credit.
Re: Unused VoucherAccording to the terms and conditions of the LUV voucher it can't be sold as it could void the voucher if someone at Southwest caught you selling it. You can however use it on anyone. If you want to dontate it i dont see why you couldn't. Hope this helps!
A former flight attendant has warned travelers in the US not to take vouchers if they are ever involuntarily bumped from a full flight — because they're entitled to cold, hard cash.
A Travel Voucher can be used toward ticket fares and taxes, as well as the purchase of a Preferred or Extra Comfort seat. Travel Vouchers are not redeemable for the following: Trip Insurance, Car Rental, Hotels, Vacation Packages, Premier Club, Miles Maximizer, Gift Cards, Purchase Miles, cabin upgrades, and others.
Most often, a voucher or travel credit can be applied as payment toward the cost of a flight. If you choose to cancel a flight, most airlines will give you your money back in the form of a voucher or travel credit equivalent to the value of your ticket.
So yes, it's true gift cards can expire, but federal protection ensure consumers have at least one year to use their gift cards penalty free and up to five years guaranteed.
A Southwest Airlines employee working at Midway International Airport allegedly created nearly $2 million worth of fraudulent travel vouchers, which he then sold off to pocket the profits, according to federal prosecutors.