Using PU503s
Jan 6, 2011 | 9:07 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: delta diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 370
Using PU503s
Greetings...I have several of these PU503 certs that are due to expire in April. I want to use them for a trip in Sept. Do you have to fly by the expiration date or just book the tickets before the expiration date? Thanks!
Jan 6, 2011 | 9:25 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: DL 2MM PM;VSGld;EKGld; HilDia; HrtzPC; AvisPC; PP; AmbPlt; JumeiGld; MeliaPlt; TajPlt; ShangriDia
Posts: 953
I think the mistake I made was redeeming them too soon. This year when I make Plat and Diamond, I'll wait until the last possible moment to redeem the coupons so they will be valid a year from the date I request the award. I should have waited until Dec 31 to ask for the SWUs that I havent yet used.
Jan 6, 2011 | 9:46 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: IND
Programs: Delta Diamond / United 1K / HHonors Diamond
Posts: 104
Look at the fine print on the coupons accessible through your online account. I think it says it has to be redeemed by the expiration date. Let me know if I'm wrong because I'd love to book trips later in the year with coupons that I have expiring in April.
I think the mistake I made was redeeming them too soon. This year when I make Plat and Diamond, I'll wait until the last possible moment to redeem the coupons so they will be valid a year from the date I request the award. I should have waited until Dec 31 to ask for the SWUs that I havent yet used.
I think the mistake I made was redeeming them too soon. This year when I make Plat and Diamond, I'll wait until the last possible moment to redeem the coupons so they will be valid a year from the date I request the award. I should have waited until Dec 31 to ask for the SWUs that I havent yet used.
Needed the 25K miles, cashed in on the tickets too, and now they expire in late March, 2 weeks before my April SYD trip. Just glad I have 6 more that expire in October.
Jan 6, 2011 | 10:49 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SMF
Programs: Delta PM, Hyatt D
Posts: 416
Several times I have been allowed to use my PU503s (or SWUs) certificates on future dates past the certificate expiration date. The expiration date doesnt refer to the flight date, but the actual exercising of the certificate (date of ticket purchase). Pretty sure it will be the same for you.
Jan 6, 2011 | 11:22 pm
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Titanium, Nat'l EE, Avis PC, Hertz PC
Posts: 16,637
You can use it for travel after the expiration date. You just have to redeem the cert before the expiration date. Make sure to insist that they reissue the ticket. You don't want any headaches when they wait to reissue the ticket and the cert has passed its expiration date.
Jan 7, 2011 | 9:01 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: DCA/BWI & MSY
Programs: DL PM; Co Gold; PC Plat; Hhonors Silver
Posts: 162
Several times I have been allowed to use my PU503s (or SWUs) certificates on future dates past the certificate expiration date. The expiration date doesnt refer to the flight date, but the actual exercising of the certificate (date of ticket purchase). Pretty sure it will be the same for you.
Jan 7, 2011 | 9:49 am
#7
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: DL DM/MM; UA Premier 1K; AA EXP; ICH Plat Ambassador
Posts: 1,565
You can use it for travel after the expiration date. You just have to redeem the cert before the expiration date. Make sure to insist that they reissue the ticket. You don't want any headaches when they wait to reissue the ticket and the cert has passed its expiration date.