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Old Dec 21, 2023 | 12:50 pm
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Originally Posted by kb1992
$1000 FFC expiring 12/31/2023.

1) Book a new one-way ticket NOW for 12/30/2023 at $1,001 and pay $1 fare difference. Cancel on 12/29/2023. This produces a FFC of $1,001 valid until 12/20/2024

2) Book a new one-way ticket NOW for 11/1/2024 at $1,001 and pay $1 fare difference. Cancel on 8/1/2024. This produces a FFC of $1,001 valid until 12/20/2024
Second one isn't possible - if you have a FFC then travel has to begin by the expiration date, so you couldn't book for 11/1/24 with it.
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