UNITED - I had to cancel flight, can't use ticket credit in the time I have left...
Apr 12, 2012, 5:48 pm
#16
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I am in a similar situation and wanted to check that I understand my options correctly.
In June 2011, I booked a nonrefundable ticket but had to cancel. After the change fee is deducted, I have about $1000 left to use before June 2012. I do not intend to travel before then. If I purchase a cheap $100 throw-away ticket, then would I receive a voucher for $900 good for one more year (until June 2013)?
In June 2011, I booked a nonrefundable ticket but had to cancel. After the change fee is deducted, I have about $1000 left to use before June 2012. I do not intend to travel before then. If I purchase a cheap $100 throw-away ticket, then would I receive a voucher for $900 good for one more year (until June 2013)?
Mar 19, 2013, 8:20 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4
I am in a similar situation and wanted to check that I understand my options correctly.
In June 2011, I booked a nonrefundable ticket but had to cancel. After the change fee is deducted, I have about $1000 left to use before June 2012. I do not intend to travel before then. If I purchase a cheap $100 throw-away ticket, then would I receive a voucher for $900 good for one more year (until June 2013)?
In June 2011, I booked a nonrefundable ticket but had to cancel. After the change fee is deducted, I have about $1000 left to use before June 2012. I do not intend to travel before then. If I purchase a cheap $100 throw-away ticket, then would I receive a voucher for $900 good for one more year (until June 2013)?
I am in the same situation. Were you able to buy a throw-away ticket and get the credit for another year?
I have 1500 and 1100 in refund credits and will expire soon.
Thanks.
Mar 20, 2013, 12:33 am
#18
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yes that should work but you will have pay the change fee, in addition, (which varies from $150 to $250 or more depending on the original booking) out of new money. Then you will receive a ecredit for a future flight minus the cost of the throwaway booking,