Originally Posted by
cfischer
That was not the correct way. You should have requested the refund right away. The system has gotten better offering refunds to the OFP right away, but it is not perfect. It should still work even with requesting flight credit first, but technically you accepted that solution.
I disagree; I don't think it makes any practical difference. "Flight credit" is just an unused ticket retained on the account. Asking for flight credit is akin to asking them to do nothing at all. It should still be possible to get a refund in any situation where one is entitled.
Accepting Electronic Travel Credit, on the other hand, could cause problems.