How long does flight credit last?

Here's what you need to know about flight credits: You can use these credits for flights only. Flight credits can't be redeemed for extras like seats or bags. Flight credit is valid for one year from the issue date unless otherwise noted.



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Can I use multiple travel credits? Yes, you can use multiple credits of the same type in a single purchase. Future flight credits and travel certificates cannot be combined.

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While most airline and hotel points expire, there are a few exceptions. For example, points and miles within Best Western Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Southwest Rapid Rewards, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club don't expire.

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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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Types of tickets You can also sell travel vouchers, which are the credits issued by airlines if you've ever been bumped from a flight (even if the airline isn't one that allows name changes on tickets).

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You can't transfer the flight credit to anyone else to use nor can you refund it to cash or credit card. Flight credits are limited to redemption for the base fare and the associated taxes and fees. You can't use your flight credit for extras such as seats or bags or for charges associated with award travel.

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Is there a limit on how many changes I can make? No, you can change your flight as many times as you want, but you will be asked to pay a fare difference if the flight you're changing to costs more than your previous itinerary.

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To request a flight change, call or email the airline or travel agency. Make a note of your reservation number and travel dates. Explain to the customer support operator why you need to change your ticket and inquire about alternative flights that will better fit your needs.

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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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Can a Delta eCredit be used for someone else? Any eCredit refund issued to a specific passenger must be used to book new travel for the same passenger. It can't be used for someone else. Unfortunately, this means you can't use travel credits from a family or group trip for yourself or another group.

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The amount of your flight refund is always the cost of the ticket. The amount of your compensation depends majorly on the travel distance of your flight. In the case of a replacement flight, it also depends on the flight time. It is possible to receive both flight refund and compensation at the same time.

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What is a travel credit? When travel has been disrupted or cancelled, and the booking conditions of the reservation don't permit a refund, sometimes a travel supplier will allow the amount booked to be used as a credit for future travel.

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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.

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Yes, you can. Generally, you are allowed to buy a plane ticket for another person other than yourself. It is indeed possible, however, you should keep in mind that airlines have different rules and regulations.

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Average domestic airfare price by day
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically.
  • Saturday and Monday flights can help you avoid the Sunday rush.
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally.
  • Book one to three months in advance.
  • Set a price alert.


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It mostly comes down to supply and demand. Demand is contributing to higher prices as travel continues to surge post-pandemic, Berg said. Sustained strong demand in 2023 continues to put additional pressure on prices, especially to and within regions where travel has only recently reopened like parts of Asia.

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Those who buy on Sunday instead of Friday (the most expensive day to shop for plane tickets) will save on average 17% on domestic flights and 24% on international ones.

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