Southwest Flight Credits Can Expire In 6 Months—$15 Gift Card Trick Makes Them Last Forever

September 27, 2026

Southwest Basic credits are nontransferable and expire six months from the original ticket date. A Choice Preferred booking and a small gift-card payment can currently turn them into transferable credits with no expiration.

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