How long do I have to use my Delta eCredit?

All eCredits will be able to be redeemed through December 31, 2023 for travel now through 2024. look up Certificates and eCredits using your account or credit card info.



In 2026, most Delta Air Lines eCredits are valid for one year from the date of the original ticket issuance. This is a critical distinction, as many travelers mistakenly believe the clock starts on the day they cancel their flight. For example, if you purchased a ticket on March 3, 2025, and cancelled it on January 1, 2026, your eCredit would typically expire on March 3, 2026. However, Delta occasionally offers waivers for specific disruptions, such as international conflicts or health crises, which can extend validity to December 31 of a given year. For 2026, if Delta itself initiates a significant schedule change or cancellation of your flight, you may be eligible for a refund to your original payment method or an eCredit with a longer validity period (up to 5 years in some specialized cases). You can check your specific expiration date by logging into your SkyMiles account or using the "Find Your eCredit" tool on Delta's website using your 13-digit ticket number.

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Nonrefundable tickets are ineligible for a cash refund, but you can receive eCredit on the value of the ticket, minus any cancellation fees (if applicable). The eCredit can be redeemed toward a future Delta flight.

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Delta eCredits usually expire after one year from date of purchase (not from the date of the original flight).

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Delta-issued Transportation Credit Vouchers (TCV), Electronic Credit Voucher (ECV/E-TCV), Miscellaneous Charge Order (MCO), Delta Transportation Vouchers (DTV), Electronic Denied Compensation Credit or eGifts and Gift Cards will be accepted as payment toward a Delta Vacations package that includes airfare.

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Delta eCredits are a specific monetary value that can be applied as payment toward the cost of a Delta ticket and any government-imposed taxes and fees. Examples of an eCredit: Unused or partially used past date eTicket. Delta Travel Voucher received when an eTicket exchange results in residual value.

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While skiplagging isn't illegal, American Airlines filed a civil lawsuit earlier this month against Skiplagged.com, accusing the company of unauthorized and deceptive ticketing practices and tricking customers into believing they've gained access to a secret loophole.

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This Delta eCerts Credit Voucher may not be combined with any Group Fares. This Delta eCerts Credit Voucher will not be honored when purchasing Prepaid Tickets, gift certificates or excess baggage charges, payments on account or Delta eCerts Agency Discounts.

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Yes, although every airline's policy is different, it will almost always cost to transfer an airline ticket to another person. Sometimes, the cost of transferring a flight ticket to someone else can actually be more expensive than purchasing an entirely new ticket.

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Most of the airlines do not offer transferable tickets. However, few airlines that are considered low-cost airlines offer transferable tickets. Transferring a ticket from one person to another person always costs a fee. You will have to pay a name change fee to the airlines if transferring your ticket to someone else.

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In most cases, the person who purchased the ticket would need to make any changes or cancellations. However, it's always a good idea to check with the airline or travel agency directly to see what options may be available.

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You may bring one carry-on item onboard the aircraft, plus one personal item. See our Baggage page for further information. All carry-on items must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and may not exceed 22 x 14 x 9.

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You may bring one carry-on item onboard the aircraft, plus one personal item. See our Baggage page for further information. All carry-on items must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and may not exceed 22 x 14 x 9.

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But truth be told, we're the exception to the rule. While there are many pilot and flight attendant couples, and many flight attendants married or committed to other flight attendants, and many pilots with the same connections with other pilots, several factors have made those connections less likely.

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It's highly unlikely you'd face any repercussions if you do it once, but if you make it a habit or the airline sees an egregious pattern of hidden city ticketing, there could penalties from the airline, like losing your frequent flyer points.

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No, but it's against most airlines' contracts of carriage or the rules people must follow to fly with the airline.
  • American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both put skiplagging first on their lists of prohibited booking practices. ...
  • United Airlines and Delta Air Lines also prohibit skiplagging.


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