Does a card-paid airline ticket go back to the same card?

Refunds generally follow the original payment method where the applicable rule or policy requires it. Ask the airline or ticket seller for the approval date, then check card posting separately.

What to check

Pull up the ticket receipt and look for the seller, payment method, unused segments, and any voucher or replacement you accepted. Those details usually explain why a refund is delayed or reduced.

What to do next

Ask the ticket issuer for an itemized decision. If the seller sends you back to the airline, use the airline directory to check the official route.

Official sources

• U.S. DOT: Refunds
• Korean Air: Korean Air Ticket Refund Guide