Originally Posted by
FltOFanC
.... Both must be used within 12 months. That's a deadline I don't want to deal with. ...
For now they can be extended, no guarantees UA will allow that in the future.
If you travel infrequently (with UA) that concern is understandable.For those that are more frequent flyers, that is less of an issue.
Originally Posted by
FltOFanC
... One time, I used my electronic travel cft to buy a ticket for a friend (which was allowed) and found that the cft was transferred to friend's name with the remaining balance, even though the T&Cs said it was not transferable.
Tickets once purchased are "own" by the travel, not the purchaser -- true for cash or certificates. Interesting not for miles.