: Accepting a voucher in place of a refund for a canceled flight usually means you lose the right to a future cash refund. Gift Cards - Home Page - American Airlines

: Vouchers typically cannot be redeemed for cash and often only apply to the base airfare, excluding extra bags or seat upgrades.

: Be aware of "hidden" steps; some platforms require you to exchange a generic gift card for a specific flight voucher, which can take up to 10 days to process.