My Wallet Funds Expiring Soon - Options?
Jun 19, 2020, 8:41 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: Alaska Gold 100k
Posts: 959
My Wallet Funds Expiring Soon - Options?
I have several thousand dollars in my Alaska wallet from cancelled flights. Some of those I cancelled were booked with wallet funds from previously cancelled flights and I believe the credit is good for a year from the date of the original booked flight. I have quite a bit of those funds coming due in the next 3-4 weeks. Currently have no 2020 flights planned other than a couple of PDX to PSP flights later this year and one to MCO already booked and I don’t think I can book a flight and cancel as I think it still goes back to the original booking date. Any suggestions on how not to lose that money?
note: wanted to edit title “finds” to funds but it won’t let me.
note: wanted to edit title “finds” to funds but it won’t let me.
Jun 19, 2020, 9:59 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: British Columbia
Programs: AS MVPG100K, Marriott Marriott Titanium Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 7,263
I have several thousand dollars in my Alaska wallet from cancelled flights. Some of those I cancelled were booked with wallet funds from previously cancelled flights and I believe the credit is good for a year from the date of the original booked flight. I have quite a bit of those funds coming due in the next 3-4 weeks. Currently have no 2020 flights planned other than a couple of PDX to PSP flights later this year and one to MCO already booked and I don’t think I can book a flight and cancel as I think it still goes back to the original booking date. Any suggestions on how not to lose that money?
note: wanted to edit title “finds” to funds but it won’t let me.
note: wanted to edit title “finds” to funds but it won’t let me.
James
Jun 19, 2020, 10:52 pm
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Programs: Alaska Gold 100k
Posts: 959
Jan 27, 2021, 11:38 am
#4
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt,Marriott,BA,AS
Posts: 4,425
I have Wallet funds that will expire on November 20th. I want to book reservations for November 23rd. Do I just have to buy a ticket using those funds by November 20th or do I have to fly by November 20th? If it's the latter and I can't fly by Nov. 20th do I just lose all the money? Thanks for any advice.
Jan 27, 2021, 1:00 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: AS 100K
Posts: 184
I have Wallet funds that will expire on November 20th. I want to book reservations for November 23rd. Do I just have to buy a ticket using those funds by November 20th or do I have to fly by November 20th? If it's the latter and I can't fly by Nov. 20th do I just lose all the money? Thanks for any advice.
Edit: I don't know if there is any risk cancelling a flight booked with Wallet Funds after the Wallet Funds were supposed to expire, in case that is a concern. Someone else here likely knows that particular answer though.
Jan 27, 2021, 1:09 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt,Marriott,BA,AS
Posts: 4,425
You'll need to book your flight by the expiration date. As long as you book by 11/20, you can book a flight through the end of the schedule. All good to book a flight for 11/23.
Edit: I don't know if there is any risk cancelling a flight booked with Wallet Funds after the Wallet Funds were supposed to expire, in case that is a concern. Someone else here likely knows that particular answer though.
Edit: I don't know if there is any risk cancelling a flight booked with Wallet Funds after the Wallet Funds were supposed to expire, in case that is a concern. Someone else here likely knows that particular answer though.
Apr 8, 2021, 1:57 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Seattle WA, USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott LT Plat, AS Lounge
Posts: 3,478
Another extension thru 12/31/21
Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere:
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...R_travelcredit
Travel credit extensions
As a part of our COVID-19 relief measures, credit certificates and wallet funds that expire in 2021 will be extended through December 31, 2021. The extension will be reflected in our system on April 15, 2021.
You must use credit certificates and wallet funds to purchase a new ticket before the expiration date passes. Travel can take place up to 11 months later, but the ticket must be purchased with the credit or funds before the expiration date.
Tickets purchased on or after January 1, 2021 will expire one year from the date of issue.
https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...R_travelcredit
Travel credit extensions
As a part of our COVID-19 relief measures, credit certificates and wallet funds that expire in 2021 will be extended through December 31, 2021. The extension will be reflected in our system on April 15, 2021.
You must use credit certificates and wallet funds to purchase a new ticket before the expiration date passes. Travel can take place up to 11 months later, but the ticket must be purchased with the credit or funds before the expiration date.
Tickets purchased on or after January 1, 2021 will expire one year from the date of issue.