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Old Apr 3, 2020, 8:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Brianguy11
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If I do that, then book her on a $29 United Basic Economy ticket (and she doesn't make the flight), United will automatically refund the remaining ~$1970 right back onto my card, with no restrictions or hoops to jump through? Sounds a little too good to be true haha. ....
yep, that is too good. What you will get is an ETC for the $1,970 usable by anyone with the PIN code which is good for 12 months (presently). Was thinking about a non-refundable ticket, lost track the OP has a flexible refundable ticket

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