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Comment by Anil on September 19, 2011 at 10:22am

Buzzy: yes I know DL does not fly to Antigua on that route pair, it does fly JFK-ANU seasonally. Nick is correct. You can book a flight with eCertificate, and in your case a Denied Boarding Compensation. You can use the Cert towards any fare. But do check the T&C and check flyertalk for recent strategies. There are many Frequent Flyers who have a similar situation, and some have used a combination of strategies.

Comment by Nick Walkland on September 19, 2011 at 2:09am

Taking frequent flyer points out of the equation, I think Anil is suggesting buying the most cost-effective fully flexible ticket with the voucher now - 300+ days in advance - and then, when you know where you want to go, exchange it for the desired flight in full.

As these tickets are supposedly fully refundable/exchangeable (although Delta are unlikely to refund the voucher as cash) demand another voucher as you bought the fully flexible ticket in good faith.

Of course, I don't have the T&Cs with their Delta 'get out clauses'.

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on September 18, 2011 at 8:41pm

I do not understand this answer, Anil. I have an eCredit voucher (awarded for being bumped), not a miles award. $300 may not get me far, but it is a lot of money to let go down the drain. (BTW, DL does not fly the route you suggested.)

Comment by Anil on September 18, 2011 at 6:55pm

I'd buy a hypothetical ticket on Sept 29, for LGA-ANU-LGA using pay-with miles for a journey starting the weekend of 4th of July, 2012 satisfying the 330 day and return rule.  Some FF on company dime, buy full fare ticket way far in advance, and then cancel towards the end and ask for redeposit of credits (with penalties waived in some cases). I would not advice you with skirting the good faith T&Cs. of DL.

 

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on September 18, 2011 at 6:26pm

Hi Anil, Please see my original question: the voucher expires this Oct. and I have no current plans to fly.

 

Comment by Anil on September 18, 2011 at 5:47pm

You could use the voucher for any ticket. Since online booking allows for only 330 days in advance, you could use that as a maximum. Is this evoucher ? DL vouchers expire one year after issue.

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on September 18, 2011 at 5:07pm

The voucher is accepted like cash on any ticket DL sells. There would be no special or additional restriction.

Comment by Ed Wetschler on September 18, 2011 at 4:48pm

For how far into the future can the new ticket be valid? (My guess is one year, but I'm not sure about that.)

Comment by Buzzy Gordon on September 18, 2011 at 4:42pm

Advice on airline voucher requested:

I have a $300 Delta Airlines voucher set to explore on 3 Oct. DL says it will not extend it, nor accept if for payment of anything else (VIP lounge, etc.) but a ticket. But the credit is transferable and good for a ticket after 3 Oct. Can anyone suggest how I might be able to salvage this situation, perhaps by "banking" it with an agent or consolidator?

Thanks in advance.

 

Comment by EnLinea Media on August 30, 2011 at 10:21am

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