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Can you give someone your travel voucher?

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.



Whether you can give someone your travel voucher depends entirely on the transferability rules set by the specific airline or travel agency that issued it. In 2026, most vouchers issued as "travel credits" or "future flight credits" are tied to the original passenger's name and are strictly non-transferable. This means only the person whose name is on the voucher can use it to book a new flight. However, some airlines issue "gift cards" or "unrestricted vouchers" (often as compensation for overbooking or significant delays) that are transferable and can be used by anyone. You should look for terms like "transferable" or "not endorsable" in the fine print. If a voucher is non-transferable, the only way for someone else to use it is usually if the original owner is traveling on the same reservation. Always verify the specific "Name Change" or "Redemption" policy in your airline's app, as some modern "Flex-Pass" programs are beginning to allow name transfers for a fee.

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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.

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Can You Buy Someone Else Airline Ticket? Yes, you can buy other people's flight tickets. When you purchase tickets through an online booking site or through a travel agent, make sure to enter the traveler's name and other details exactly as they appear on their ID or passport.

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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.

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The flight credits can be used on multiple flights until they are all used. Travel vouchers can be electronic or paper vouchers. Travel vouchers received for the difference between flight exchange can be used only on flights, not on extra bags or other extras.

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While credits can be used on as many flights as needed until they're fully used, vouchers can be used only on one flight, with any leftover value going to waste.

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When you return from your trip, you will have to fill out a Travel Voucher (TV) or the form used to present your travel claim for expenses. Remember: Timing is critical - complete and submit the travel claim/voucher immediately, within 5 calendar days, after returning from official travel.

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Additional options to check the status of your voucher include: Call the self-service telephone line at 1-888-332-7366 (DSN 699-0300) to find out if your voucher has been paid. This is for travelers not using DTS.

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Note the 'Name of Passenger (Not Transferable)' field. ALL airline tickets have these words and it means that the ticket cannot be transferred to another person. If you can't travel, then the procedure is to cancel the ticket and apply any refund to the purchase of another ticket.

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