E-Plus retrade time frame limit

[iftravel]

I have to use E-Plus to move a week now that it's already within <59 days. Is there any limit for my E-Plus retrade if I do it >14 days before check-in?

I am a bit confused as the rules keep changing but just to confirm that no flex-exchange (<59 days or <30days whatever) limitation for E-Plus retrade, but the limitation will apply to a full fee cancelation replacement week. I am free to do e-plus retrade as long as >14 days. Corret me if I am wrong. Thank you.

 

[rickandcindy23]

I do not understand the new rules. I hope someone else can clarify the rules. I rarely retrade <60 days, but I have occasionally let one go into that window, and I am very concerned about the changes.

I hope someone here knows.

 

[dioxide45]

There is no different in restrictions whether you retrade 59 days or 15 days out. The inability to Eplus retrade just goes away at 14 days.

 

[iftravel]

There is no different in restrictions whether you retrade 59 days or 15 days out. The inability to Eplus retrade just goes away at 14 days.

For sure since I’m now < 59 days and before 14 days, is the E-plus retrade limited to something like <59 days flex inventory, or no difference (meaning as long as you cancel before 14 days of check in, you can retrade into any date 1 year from check in)?

 

[dioxide45]

For sure since I’m now < 59 days and before 14 days, is the E-plus retrade limited to something like <59 days flex inventory, or no difference (meaning as long as you cancel before 14 days of check in, you can retrade into any date 1 year from check in)?

Eplus works in that when you are =<59 and >14 you can retrade up to 59 days beyond the current checkin date of your current exchange. If you happen to have three retrades remaining, this can effectively lock you into only being able to retrade out approximately six months (59 days + 59 days + 59 days) with your three Eplus retrades. 59 days out each time. This may not be as far out as your Eplus expiration. You have to be >59 days to be able to retrade through the Eplus expiration if the expiration is more than about six months out.

 

[iftravel]

Eplus works in that when you are =<59 and >14 you can retrade up to 59 days beyond the current checkin date of your current exchange. If you happen to have three retrades remaining, this can effectively lock you into only being able to retrade out approximately six months (59 days + 59 days + 59 days) with your three Eplus retrades. 59 days out each time. This may not be as far out as your Eplus expiration. You have to be >59 days to be able to retrade through the Eplus expiration if the expiration is more than about six months out.

Actually are you sure you got it right? I’m now 47 days before check-in and I click e-plus retrade, it allowed me to search and retrade into Christmas, though I didn’t go through to the end.

 

[iftravel]

Actually it also allowed me to search and retrade beyond >365 days from current check in date, though I didn’t do the final “slide to agree and pay” so not 100% sure if it works. Change is coming?

 

[dioxide45]

Actually are you sure you got it right? I’m now 47 days before check-in and I click e-plus retrade, it allowed me to search and retrade into Christmas, though I didn’t go through to the end.

I am pretty sure. If you are within 59 days from the checkin of your current exchange, you should only be able to retrade up to 59 days from your current checkin date. Are you using the app? Perhaps it has different functionality than the website. Though it really shouldn't.

 

[iftravel]

I am pretty sure. If you are within 59 days from the checkin of your current exchange, you should only be able to retrade up to 59 days from your current checkin date. Are you using the app? Perhaps it has different functionality than the website. Though it really shouldn't.

Yeah it’s app and I’m not sure 100% if it’s intended but it allows to go to the final step even if > 365 days from current check in.

 

[dioxide45]

Yeah it’s app and I’m not sure 100% if it’s intended but it allows to go to the final step even if > 365 days from current check in.

Are you able to check and see if the website does the same thing?

 

[iftravel]

Are you able to check and see if the website does the same thing?

Yeah tried the website and confirm it’s restricted to 59 days retrade.

 

[2rebecca]

Yeah it’s app and I’m not sure 100% if it’s intended but it allows to go to the final step even if > 365 days from current check in.

I noticed something similar a couple of years ago. The app let me see further out—well past the 59 days—but the website restricted me to 59 days. I didn’t go through with the trade, so I don’t if the app would have eventually given me an error or processed the trade.

 

[jksung5295]

One thing I have also noticed about the app is that it doesn’t always require additional points (Hyatt) when retrading. Even though it is required on the website

 

[amsunshine]

What exactly is the reason for this new restriction? A couple of years ago, we were able to eplus into a different resort/bigger unit in Aruba the day before arrival (Surf club studio to Ocean club 1 br). Is this the kind of transaction they are trying to avoid? If so, boo.

 

[andre10056]

Yeah it’s app and I’m not sure 100% if it’s intended but it allows to go to the final step even if > 365 days from current check in.

I just did the same and found that you're 100% right. Has anyone actually hit the "submit" or whatever to see if it actually registers?

 

[Hindsite]

What exactly is the reason for this new restriction?

You are never going to find out for sure, but its a relatively safe bet that its related to II making more money somehow as they've been missing their financial targets.

Yes boo, cheap short notice (less than 14 days) e-plus retrades are gone. You can still do a full fee retrade, which can be worth it.

 

[Red elephant]

I just did the same and found that you're 100% right. Has anyone actually hit the "submit" or whatever to see if it actually registers?

I was restricted and I used the app and it let me checkin for January.

 

[dioxide45]

Generally if the dates show up in search, you can book it. I don't see why it would stop you on the payment page.

 

[lilorunsmarathons]

Eplus works in that when you are =<59 and >14 you can retrade up to 59 days beyond the current checkin date of your current exchange. If you happen to have three retrades remaining, this can effectively lock you into only being able to retrade out approximately six months (59 days + 59 days + 59 days) with your three Eplus retrades. 59 days out each time. This may not be as far out as your Eplus expiration. You have to be >59 days to be able to retrade through the Eplus expiration if the expiration is more than about six months out.

This is incorrect at least with using the app. I had an eplus trade this week at 15 days before check in and I moved the week all the way to Nov 2026 (dummy week as I intend to exchange again)

 

[andre10056]

This is incorrect at least with using the app. I had an eplus trade this week at 15 days before check in and I moved the week all the way to Nov 2026 (dummy week as I intend to exchange again)

Hmmmm. After reading the above last week or so, I actually tried to do an E-Plus trade and do exactly what you did: the dummy trade into something way off into the future. In my case, it would have been a Donald Trump Miami retrade also into later 2026. It showed me that it was available but wouldn't let me actually get it.

So you were actually able to do it. I guess I did something wrong. I'll try again sometime in the near future.

In any case, even on the website (non-app), it allows you to go out 90 days, not just 60.

 

[dioxide45]

This is incorrect at least with using the app. I had an eplus trade this week at 15 days before check in and I moved the week all the way to Nov 2026 (dummy week as I intend to exchange again)

Correct. Others have already established that when using the app the restriction isn’t there. This seems to be a glitch with the app as it isn’t in line with the official rules of Eplus.

The restriction is in place when usin the website.

 

[bnoble]

...and I would not count on it being in the app for much longer. Eventually, they will get around to "fixing" this.