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Old Feb 3, 2025 | 5:42 am
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Originally Posted by BaconSF
That wasnt the case for me. I booked a flight using an ETC that was close to expiring, covering the remaining balance with a credit card since the fare was slightly higher than the ETC’s value. After the ETC had expired, I canceled the flight and was issued a new ETC with only a one-month validity from the cancellation date.

what’s the expiration date on the new ETC?
ETC don't appear to reliably extend anymore. FFCs still work - if you re-book within the ticket validity, then you can book another year into the future.
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