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Old Apr 19, 2020, 1:04 pm
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Eujeanie
 
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Originally Posted by mauld
Not sure, but those were the 3 options given to me. Cash Refund, As Is Credit or ETC, I was told if I opted for the credit, it could take 3-5 weeks to appear on original form of payment. As I mentioned, they are being incredibly flexible


Crazy as it may seem, we are not all looking for the cash back. In my mind (different from others, I'll admit), once I spend the cash and purchase the item, that money is gone. I don't think... oh, what else can I, or should I do with it. It's gone and spent. So I look at the ETC or credits as almost Free spending ( Yes I know, it's my money, Yada,Yada), but once originally spent.... to me it's gone. So I love having the ability to choose a new trip and not spend NEW money!
My (hopefully unfounded) worry is that UA might not be around when I'm ready to spend the ETC. I'll take my cash back now.
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