Travel Vouchers are valid for 12 months after the issue date and can be extended once. You can check the validity period in the latest email from us containing your individual Voucher. Travel vouchers can be redeemed for cash at any time.
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Gift Cards can be redeemed on Ryanair.com or via the app. Gift Cards may be issued in digital or physical format. Gift Cards are valid for 5 years from the Card issue date. The card code is valid until fully redeemed within the expiry date.
Book Another TripBecause most airlines let you book trips 11 months in advance, and because you can book travel that will occur after a voucher's expiration date, the lack of change fees means you can rebook trips long after credits will expire.
If your booked flight operated and you decided not to travel, we cannot offer you a refund as the seat you booked operated empty in your absence. Covid-19 travel vouchers can be exchanged for cash at any time.
Ryanair is offering vouchers and free moves as these are automated and give customers an immediate alternative. Unfortunately, cash refunds cannot be automated. Customers who choose a voucher, but don't redeem it within 12 months may still apply for and obtain a refund after this 12 month period.
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.
If your travel voucher is about to expire, the first thing that you should do is contact the airline that issued the voucher. Many airlines have been extending vouchers that were issued over the past two years. If the airline won't extend your voucher, you may still have options.
However, if the delay is caused by technical problems or a strike by airline staff, you are likely to be owed compensation under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004. In addition, you generally have up to 3 years to file a Ryanair flight delay compensation claim.
When you are buying a Ryanair gift card for someone else, bear in mind that they are non-refundable. If you have been given one as a present, it will expire after 12 months from the original purchase. This date can't be extended. If the voucher has your name on it, you can't change this to another person.
To book a flight using the Gift Card, insert the 18-digit voucher number during check-out on the right-hand side of the page, then click Redeem. The Gift Card code is valid until fully redeemed within the expiry date.
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.