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| Voucher user's
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| So you
have an airline voucher to use up, what
are the things to watch out for ? |
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following are things to consider when
using an airline voucher, always read in
full everything printed on the voucher
so that you know exactly what the
voucher entitles you to, how long it is
valid for and when you can use it.
Different airlines have different rules
regarding the using of vouchers, so it's
important to understand those rules that
apply to your voucher before you go to
the airport for your flight. |
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| One of
the best guides for what to look out for
when using vouchers is an article
written by Dave Downing which covers
among other things airline vouchers. He
suggests checking the following : |
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What is the actual value? An offer
of "a $500 travel voucher" is not the
same as an offer of "$500 in travel
vouchers." The former is one voucher you
can apply toward one ticket; the latter
could be five $100 vouchers, which often
cannot be combined to purchase a single
ticket. Furthermore, some vouchers have
no residual value -- so if you buy a
$350 ticket with a $500 voucher, you
lose the remaining $150. Read the fine
print; many vouchers can also be applied
toward first-class lounge fees,
excess-weight or -baggage charges, and
ticket-change fees.
How and where can I redeem the
voucher? Many vouchers are only
redeemable in person at an airport
ticket counter or at an airline ticket
office, so you can't use them for online
or phone purchases. Also, they're only
good when you're buying tickets directly
from the airline and not a travel agent
or other provider. Some vouchers also
have restrictions -- such as blackout
dates -- and almost none are good in
conjunction with other discounts,
promotions, or coupons.
How long is it valid? Most
vouchers must be redeemed within a year.
If your voucher is about to expire and
you have no immediate travel plans, use
it to purchase a ticket to a destination
you're likely to visit within a year.
Then, when you've chosen your exact
travel dates, call the airline and
rebook your flight. You'll still have to
pay a change fee, but it's better than
losing the entire value of the voucher.
Is it transferable? Few airline
vouchers are transferable, but in most
cases you can apply a portion of them
toward a ticket for someone travelling
with you. Depending on the airline's
policy and the gate agent's mood, you
can also request that the "name" field
be left blank so that the voucher can be
applied directly toward a ticket for
someone else. |
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| The full
article can be found
here. |
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