What to do with SW TTF that expire?

[pinkerbell]

We have $27 worth of SW TTF that will expire on the 27th.. Has anyone ever tried to sell them for less than the face value on Craigslist or is this against the rules? I know they would have to be purchased and travel completed by that date, but I have sold things fast on craigslist and know it is possible. If it's not against the rules, is there a resaon why I shouldn't do this? Our travel has been completed so it's not like any changes could be made to our flights...

 

[Lewisc]

I'd either let them expire or give them away. I don't have a trip planned in the next couple of weeks. I don't have an ulterior motive.

Assume a person purchases your credits, books a flight and then needs to make a change. All of the credits for his flight, not just the credits he bought from you, will have the expiration date of your credits. He needs to change his flight and he'll lose the money he paid you and the money he paid. He might be able to get an extension for $50 but there goes any savings.

 

[VLee]

Effective the last week of January 2011, the ticketless travel awards can be used by only the person that the original ticket was for.

 

[gigi1313]

Effective the last week of January 2011, the ticketless travel awards can be used by only the person that the original ticket was for.

really?! wow! where did you read this?

 

[VLee]

Southwest has it posted on their website. Actually, I think the effective date is January 28. I know it pops up at least on a page when booking tickets and making payment. I have seen it each time lately when I have purchased tickets, of which I have used some ticketless funds.

 

[Lewisc]

I'll slightly change my point. A person who books fully refundable tickets should be able to get a cash refund for the portion of the fare paid by with a credit card.

 

[pamjb]

Ticketless travel funds are still transferable for travel dates after 1/28/2011. After that date, they must be used by the person whose name appears on the original ticket.
I just booked tickets for February using TTF from my friend.