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Transportation Voucher Link to this page; Link to Terms and Conditions
A Transportation Voucher is a coupon to be used toward travel on US Airways and US Airways Express. Transportation Vouchers may be valid for stand-by or confirmed travel, one-way or roundtrip passage, and/or coach or first-class accommodations, or for a specified dollar amount.
Redemption instructions
General information and restrictions
Read few first posts for more details, but compare to more recent terms and conditions (linked to above) to assure information is all current.)
updated 10 Mar 2015
(lower right wiki corner)Transportation Voucher Link to this page; Link to Terms and Conditions
A Transportation Voucher is a coupon to be used toward travel on US Airways and US Airways Express. Transportation Vouchers may be valid for stand-by or confirmed travel, one-way or roundtrip passage, and/or coach or first-class accommodations, or for a specified dollar amount.
Redemption instructions
- Transportation Vouchers may be used toward tickets to any US Airways or US Airways Express destination.
- To book and redeem your Transportation Voucher, you may contact Reservations at 800-428-4322. Please let the agent know that you have a Transportation Voucher to ensure accurate pricing information. You’ll need to have your voucher in hand at the time of purchase.
- You may also redeem your ticket at any US Airways ticket counter, US Airways City Ticket Office or travel agency. Present the Transportation Voucher with payment.
- Transportation Vouchers may not be used to purchase a ticket online.
General information and restrictions
- Travel is not eligible for Dividend Miles credit.
- Transportation Vouchers are valid for 1 year from the issue date unless noted otherwise.
- Transportation Vouchers may be combined or used with gift certificates to purchase 1 ticket.
- Transportation Vouchers are transferable as a gift if a passenger name has not been entered.
- The value of Transportation Vouchers is not refundable.
Read few first posts for more details, but compare to more recent terms and conditions (linked to above) to assure information is all current.)
updated 10 Mar 2015
The definitive guide to US VDB vouchers.
Oct 11, 2011, 12:52 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: Former long-time US GP; now AA dirt
Posts: 4,904
I'm not sure how this would work. Suppose I buy a $700 fully refundable ticket and use the $500 voucher to offset the cost. So my CC is charged $200. If I cancel the ticket, would US actually refund $700 to my CC? I find that hard to believe, but I'm curious.
Oct 11, 2011, 1:35 pm
#47
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,663
That idea won't work (and it is really not the right thing to do). When I recently used a voucher, the total cost of the ticket is shown as the net cost after the voucher is applied.
Oct 11, 2011, 1:39 pm
#48
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 480
You could always give it to me if you can't find anything else to do with it 
You could TRY to sell it at less than face value to someone on eBay/CraigsList but that's kind of sketchy. You could also call US and ask if you can buy miles with the voucher. Worst comes to worst, plan a fun weekend getaway!
You could TRY to sell it at less than face value to someone on eBay/CraigsList but that's kind of sketchy. You could also call US and ask if you can buy miles with the voucher. Worst comes to worst, plan a fun weekend getaway!
Oct 11, 2011, 1:54 pm
#49
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PHL
Posts: 656
Yeah, we'll see. I can't really plan a getaway b/c we have one year old twins. And we can only use it for one ticket (not like two tickets at $250 each, too bad). So yeah it would pay for one ticket but not the other. (And we're taking the kiddos to Europe in the spring, so that's our next big trip as a family)
I guess I can use it to get to my parents' house for Christmas (which would require a two hour drive, since the only airlines that fly into the airport by their city is AA/ Delta, so if I fly US I have to make the long drive). Again, it would only buy one ticket and not the other, but I guess that's something. It's a shame, though, b/c the tickets to get to my folks' place around Christmas is only like $170, so it isn't the best use, dollar wise. But que sera sera.
I guess I can use it to get to my parents' house for Christmas (which would require a two hour drive, since the only airlines that fly into the airport by their city is AA/ Delta, so if I fly US I have to make the long drive). Again, it would only buy one ticket and not the other, but I guess that's something. It's a shame, though, b/c the tickets to get to my folks' place around Christmas is only like $170, so it isn't the best use, dollar wise. But que sera sera.
Oct 11, 2011, 2:07 pm
#50
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA - DCA
Programs: BA Gold, American Airlines, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 5,075
Is it possible to buy a US Club membership with a cash voucher?
Oct 11, 2011, 2:12 pm
#51
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Oct 11, 2011, 2:17 pm
#52
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: US CP, MR Plat, SPG Plat, HHonors Gold, National X
Posts: 917
Originally Posted by TimesTwo:17256882
Yeah, we'll see. I can't really plan a getaway b/c we have one year old twins. And we can only use it for one ticket (not like two tickets at $250 each, too bad). So yeah it would pay for one ticket but not the other. (And we're taking the kiddos to Europe in the spring, so that's our next big trip as a family
) the expiration date refers to the time of booking not time of traveling!!! Thus, you can use it!!
Oct 11, 2011, 2:32 pm
#53
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Upstate NY or FL or inbetween
Programs: US former CP Looking for a new airline to love me
Posts: 1,674
Poster @ post #42; Just 87 more posts, and coupon connection here on FT will give unlimited assistance.
Last edited by NY-FLA; Oct 12, 2011 at 5:06 am Reason: Inflation of coupon connection entry requirement; my error; Thread merge made OP not the OP
Oct 11, 2011, 3:03 pm
#54
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PHL
Posts: 656
Is that right?? I thought it was 180 posts?
Oct 11, 2011, 3:05 pm
#55
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PHL
Posts: 656
You know what kills me about that? I have to go to Hawaii for work next fall (my ticket will be on the company, obviously) but I have to pay for partner and twins. Sadly, I won't know the date until long after the voucher expires... (we don't plan that far in advance around here).
Oct 11, 2011, 3:10 pm
#56
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: AVL
Programs: AA EXP ; Cunard Plat
Posts: 4,211
TimesTwo, yes, it's now 180 days/180posts.
Perhaps you can fly a family member in for free babysitting?
Perhaps you can fly a family member in for free babysitting?
Oct 11, 2011, 3:23 pm
#57
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 480
Since the flights are only $170 - you could likely book first class and make your significant others sit in coach with the twins
Oct 11, 2011, 4:58 pm
#58
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,488
Oct 12, 2011, 5:11 am
#59
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 947
Can someone define "VDB" for me? is that when you volunteer to give up your seat or when you are involuntarily bumped?
I had a hellish experience involving a voluntary bump going from CAK-NUE last week.
I had a hellish experience involving a voluntary bump going from CAK-NUE last week.
Oct 12, 2011, 5:36 am
#60
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: AVL
Programs: AA EXP ; Cunard Plat
Posts: 4,211
From FT Glossary
Also, IDB = Involuntarily Denied Boarding
VDB: Voluntary denied boarding. More commonly known as a "bump". Most airlines offer $$$ travel credits or "VDB vouchers" in such instances.