All things Southwest Airlines

[treyster]

If you fly SWA, here's your thread.

Apparently, SWA is going to give another go to the interior layout.
http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2015/04/15/southwest-airlines-raises-curtain-on-new-seating.html

[treyster]

For you cross country travelers

If you click on the flight number on SWA website, it will tell you which series of 737 that flight uses and capacity. From Columbus to Vegas, SWA uses 737-700 and 737-800. The 700 series holds 143 and the 800 holds 175. The 800 is longer and has much more room between seats. It's so much better that we align our travel dates so we can be on the 800, particularly out as it's a 1 hr longer flight.

[Mauretania]

Fun Fact - Southwest Airlines hub is Dallas-Love Field hence their stock "LUV".

[Blase]

Fun Fact - Southwest Airlines hub is Dallas-Love Field hence their stock "LUV".

I knew that was their ticker symbol but I always thought it was because they are cute and want us to LUV Southwest Airlines. Never knew it was because of Love Field!

[sondor]

CNBC has a 1hr program on Southwest they show from time to time. Shows the history of the airline and how Braniff tried to run them out of business, was interesting.

[treyster]

CNBC has a 1hr program on Southwest they show from time to time. Shows the history of the airline and how Braniff tried to run them out of business, was interesting.

I think I remember a Playboy that featured the girls of Braniff way back lol

[Mauretania]

I think I remember a Playboy that featured the girls of Braniff way back lol

Ha, ha! I wouldn't be surprised. We had an employee that used to be a "stewardess" for Braniff, and she still had her "Pucci" designer outfit and her go go boots. Her daughter wore it for a Halloween costume one year:)

[Blase]

A new award pricing model went into effect today for SW. Here are some deets.

http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/2015/04/17/details-on-new-southwest-rapid-rewards-pricing-model/

[Nhcris]

A new award pricing model went into effect today for SW. Here are some deets.

http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/2015/04/17/details-on-new-southwest-rapid-rewards-pricing-model/

So far most awards look pretty close to what they were, but I imagine they will slowly inch upward, especially when people stop paying such close attention.

I am already shopping for a new airline for my long distance travels, but SWA is still pretty decent for flights 3 hours or less.

[moemoe]

Have made an executive moemoe decision and decided to buy only Business Select seating on Southwest any more - don't care what the cost difference is, fully refundable and includes earlybird seating - this decision stems from the fact that we're into 5-week countdown mode before $700+ credits expire from an unavoidable cancelled 2014 trip... we're booked but until I'm in the air can only see my $$$ circling the drain right now, yes call the whambulance LOL...

[Nhcris]

Have made an executive moemoe decision and decided to buy only Business Select seating on Southwest any more - don't care what the cost difference is, fully refundable and includes earlybird seating - this decision stems from the fact that we're into 5-week countdown mode before $700+ credits expire from an unavoidable cancelled 2014 trip... we're booked but until I'm in the air can only see my $$$ circling the drain right now, yes call the whambulance LOL...

Yikes moemoe, that wouldn't work for me. Can't touch business select for anywhere I go for under $500. For that, I can usually find a first class fare on someone.

I did find a non-stop LAS to MHT (that run has been cancelled with very rare exceptions) for a reasonable price after the Tahoe M&G, so I have reserved it hoping I can make it work out. $260 for wanna get away. $597 for Business Select - can't justify that price tag.

Just when I think I am done with SWA.....

[Luckylinda123]

Nhcris you are staying in Reno after Tahoe? :hug:

[Nhcris]

@Nhcris (http://jweforum.com/member.php?u=9) you are staying in Reno after Tahoe? :hug:

Linda, my plans are completely up in the air. Still trying to make things work, but it's more challenging than usual. That's why I'm going SWA - in case things don't work out I'm not out anything.

[Luckylinda123]

Nhcris any interest in Reno may 16? SW was cheaper in May. Wicked was having a meet but she cancelled it but she will still be in town

[Nhcris]

@Nhcris (http://jweforum.com/member.php?u=9) any interest in Reno may 16? SW was cheaper in May. Wicked was having a meet but she cancelled it but she will still be in town

Oh dear lord No! I am already overwhelmed with all the M&G's and a few other things I want to do. No way can I do add anything to the list and especially not up for the long flights. No flights for me until June! I don't have your stamina Woman!!

[Luckylinda123]

Nhcris ok hope Tahoe works for you. My short flights do make it easier.

[treyster]

Its about $100 cheaper each way to fly NS to Vegas from Akron Ohio than it is from Columbus Ohio. WTF Southwest???

[treyster]

Cheap flights today! Check the SWA website, I'm getting $149 to Vegas each way for both Halloween and Xmas

[CPT]

I'm going to guess Thanksgiving weekend are blackout dates for the sale, the far I was looking at doubled today. It'll come back..I hope hehe

[nighthawk66]

Finding $114 each way to lax which is a steal in october. And December. Thinking of going to Disneyland before the stumble than hitching a ride with ang and amber

[CPT]

Site is swamped tonight, can barely get it to go anywhere without an internal service error. My flight that doubled yesterday went back down $107. I was going to get it when I got home but then it went back to $157. The fares are a hot mess right now with the ton of traffic. Hope it's good once the sale ends hehe

[sondor]

From my experience they will have a better sale next week...It has happened 2 years in a row. Last year they had good prices this week..I booked and then rebooked and had a credit as they got better the next week....But it may not happen this year...

[CPT]

Last year the Thanksgiving flight was $99 up to the day before I left. I'm fairly certain that will repeat itself!
I was browsing a flight schedule for BWI-LAS on Alaska Airlines. It was BWI-Seattle. Seattle to Bellingham,WA. 10 Hour Layover. Bellingham-Vegas. It was almost a 23 hour travel day and close to $800. I thought it might be fun if a little cheaper..hehe (Or not!)

[sondor]

If you want to get in at Southwest try going in under the flexable dates option. I was able to get the monthly calendar up,,,could not get anywhere the other way. They have had sales before, I think this is more than just that....Nevermind I could only get to that point, if I tried to pick dates I got the spinning circle....

[Luckylinda123]

The site has been down all afternoon

[CPT]

Yeah I don't really want to get all the way and then they won't take my $$. I'll wait for the crazies to get out and snag the cheap outbound flight and wait out the return. :)

[noleman]

Couple of Southwest Tips:

(1) Hidden City Ticketing is the practice of buying a ticket to a destination to which you do not intend to travel with the intention of disembarking at a connection. A few years ago, you could save a lot of money by doing this, but Airlines are getting smarter and the benefits while still there are now a lot less. To illustrate, a one way ticket to Vegas on Southwest costs me $240 but a one way ticket to Reno is $210. Guess where the flight to Reno connects through?

(2) Vegas is a fairly substantial hub for Southwest in the west. There are at least 15 destinations that will connect through Vegas with the first leg being a nonstop from my home airport -- examples: Reno, L.A., Sacramento. You can narrow these down by just looking at the Southwest Map "Where We Fly" and seeing the nonstops originating in Vegas.

(3) So, instead of flying to Vegas, check the price to fly to "Reno" or another nearby destination served from Vegas and just don't get on that connection.

(4) Be careful: unless by coincidence you do not have to change a plane, by going through the reboarding process (you know, the "ding" part), Southwest will know that you did not complete the second leg of your flight and (i) you will in all probably not get Southwest points; and (ii) it may cancel the return portion of you flight (so only buy one way tickets, which are the same price). Also, you cannot do a "backwards hidden city", that is just use the connection portion of your ticket -- at least so I heard, I've never actually tried this. Finally, while I don't think Southwest's travel terms expressly prohibit this practice, other airlines do and it is kind of a legal gray area to be kind. You're not going to get arrested, of course, you may be subject to whatever penalties are specified in the terms of travel for having done it (though I've never heard of anyone ever getting nailed for this).

[nighthawk66]

I most always book one ways on southwest. I have never used hidden city ticketing yet because from Dallas seems like it's not cheaper

[treyster]

SWA website still wouldn't complete a reservation this morning, still crashing. However, their app was able to complete the reservation.

[CPT]

Southwest Airlines: 'Sale crashed our website' (http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2015/06/04/southwest-airlines-sale-crashed-our-website/)


Southwest Airlines Co.'s website is slowing to a crawl, and the airline blames heavy response to a sale on fall travel.

Visitors to southwest.com late Wednesday afternoon saw a "system alert" warning that "you may experience difficulty" on the site. When one visitor tried to book a trip, there was no immediate response from the site, and eventually the screen flipped to a "Gateway Timeout."

Southwest spokeswoman Brandy King said the airline added capacity to the website in anticipation of high demand from a 3-day sale that began Tuesday, but the response was bigger than expected. King said workers were trying to restore the website's functions. She said customers could try later or call the airline for help.

The sale included prices as low as $49 one-way on short trips to $149 each way for long trips, and covered travel between Aug. 25 and Dec. 16. Like most airline sales, there were many conditions including blackout dates around Labor Day and Thanksgiving, and Southwest didn't say how many seats would be available at the sale prices.

American Airlines and United Airlines confirmed that they matched Southwest's fares on routes where they compete.

Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com, said Delta, Alaska, Virgin America and Frontier also had fares matching Southwest on overlapping routes, although he added that it was "hard to tell who matched and who initiated" because there were so many new fares filed on Tuesday. The first week in June is a perennial time for fall-travel sales, he said.

At lunch it wasn't even doing anything. Will check out the app, thanks Trey!

[Luckylinda123]

Sale extended to include Friday posted on vmb

[Nhcris]

Still down, and my app keeps welcoming me as ABCDefgh and then nothing

[Cyndyga]

I can't log in to use my mileage ...still

[Jen Jen]

I booked my flights for Coushatta and couldn't log in to my Rapid Rewards account. Was anyone else having issues? Can I add my Rapid Rewards # to my booked flights at a later time?

[twinslotaddicts]

I booked my flights for Coushatta and couldn't log in to my Rapid Rewards account. Was anyone else having issues? Can I add my Rapid Rewards # to my booked flights at a later time?

Yes you can always add them later. Their system has been a cluster for the past 36 hours.

Ang

[Skyler]

Dh got in this morning and was able to book his flights yay! Hope all of you trying yesterday have better luck today.

[nighthawk66]

I booked my flights for Coushatta and couldn't log in to my Rapid Rewards account. Was anyone else having issues? Can I add my Rapid Rewards # to my booked flights at a later time?
Yes I have for me and my son . You don't even need to login to add it. Just pull up the reservation and there is an option to add the number

[Evoni]

Dh got in this morning and was able to book his flights yay! Hope all of you trying yesterday have better luck today.

I was finally able to log in and also get a bit of a break on my flight for G2e. Was it the G2e trip you booked for flights with Southwest?

[Skyler]

I was finally able to log in and also get a bit of a break on my flight for G2e. Was it the G2e trip you booked for flights with Southwest?

No, I still haven't booked it yet. He was booking his annual "guy trip" to LA in October. My flight was actually not less expensive. It has been going down a little on Tuesdays, so I'll see if it does again this week!

[Evoni]

No, I still haven't booked it yet. He was booking his annual "guy trip" to LA in October. My flight was actually not less expensive. It has been going down a little on Tuesdays, so I'll see if it does again this week!

Glad your husband got his flight. Hoping your flight goes down soon too. Must make g2e! :)

[treyster]

I noticed if you book using points on SWA, they now require more points for a non-stop flight than a same price trip with stops. Thanks SWA!

[nighthawk66]

I noticed if you book using points on SWA, they now require more points for a non-stop flight than a same price trip with stops. Thanks SWA!
Wow that's crazy.

Looks like it's between 70 and 76 points per dollar in most cases

[Laurie]

I noticed if you book using points on SWA, they now require more points for a non-stop flight than a same price trip with stops. Thanks SWA!

That stinks!! :grief:

[synergistic]

The good news is that doesn't appear to be a hard and fast rule - they change the points required for each flight dynamically. I have actually found several 70pt ratio nonstops to Vegas, though of course that limits flexibility. I try to use casino credits to pay for Business Select fares in 'cash' and use my SW points for bargain points routes.

[treyster]

I booked 2 flights to Vegas using points yesterday. Each flight was 12,170 pts. So I used 24,340 and had 24,376. I now have 36 pts in my account lol. Usually I'm short a few points, this time worked out.

[tee2green]

I'm new to Southwest credits but I re-booked my out going flight today to Houston for the Coushatta M&G for a $31 credit. Question......let's say I do this multiple times before the flight in Nov, will all the credits be lumped together as a total credit to be used on a future flight (I know it expires 1 yr from date of original booking) or are they considered individual credits with a limit to how many you can use for that future flight? I hope that makes sense, lol!


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[sondor]

Never did it but my guess would be that if you rebook the same flight it would add up as they are tied to the original reservation number when you go to use them...but that's just a guess.

[CPT]

Never did it but my guess would be that if you rebook the same flight it would add up as they are tied to the original reservation number when you go to use them...but that's just a guess.

You are correct! I once banked almost $150 in lowered fares, in which I used on another flight. Southwest is awesome like that!

[tee2green]

You are correct! I once banked almost $150 in lowered fares, in which I used on another flight. Southwest is awesome like that!

So Ken, even if it only goes down like $5 (which is all my return flight dropped) I should go for it because it's the total savings attached to that reservation to be used for future flight, not a limit of "X" amount of credit changes?


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[CPT]

So Ken, even if it only goes down like $5 (which is all my return flight dropped) I should go for it because it's the total savings attached to that reservation to be used for future flight, not a limit of "X" amount of credit changes?


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Yes, anytime it goes down, change the flight (to the same one). All the credit is attached to your confirmation number in which you can apply later. As far as I'm aware, there are no limits to the number of times you can rebook.

[tee2green]

Thanks CPT!

[treyster]

I usually take a screen shot of page that has the rebooking info. You have to keep track of that stuff.

[tee2green]

I usually take a screen shot of page that has the rebooking info. You have to keep track of that stuff.

Good idea trey, thanks.

I see that my return flight has now gone back up before I could save that $5, lol. There's a different flight that leaves Hobby a half hour later but only has a 35 minute layover in Dallas Love vs. my 1 hr. layover. Anything under 45 minutes for a layover scares me so I think I'll just keep watching my original return flight especially seeing that if I would fail to make that connection in Dallas, I'd be sleeping in the airport since it's the last flight to Pittsburgh that night. Not worth the $41 savings at all!

[treyster]

Another factor is if you buy the Early Bird check-in. I'm convinced it's order is chronological based on when you buy the EB pass. When you rebook, you get sent to the end of the EB check-in line. You may be swapping A18 for A44 when you rebook.

[tee2green]

Another factor is if you buy the Early Bird check-in. I'm convinced it's order is chronological based on when you buy the EB pass. When you rebook, you get sent to the end of the EB check-in line. You may be swapping A18 for A44 when you rebook.

Not a problem for me trey, I'm too cheap to buy EB, HHH. Hasn't been a problem getting a decent seat checking in right at the 24 hr. timeframe but you know Murphy's Law....now that I've said it out loud I've probably just doomed myself!

[Nhcris]

Another factor is if you buy the Early Bird check-in. I'm convinced it's order is chronological based on when you buy the EB pass. When you rebook, you get sent to the end of the EB check-in line. You may be swapping A18 for A44 when you rebook.

I believe this is correct. SO I sometimes don't rebook if the savings it too small.

[CPT]

2694

I may have been booted back, but out of spite I got the $10 back for rebooking my flight as the fare went down. Take that Southwest! :bounce:

[treyster]

Also, if you don't want to sit by babies, you're better off with B1 instead of A60.

[nighthawk66]

Also, if you don't want to sit by babies, you're better off with B1 instead of A60.
Can't you always move if one gets close to you during family boarding?

[treyster]

Also, if you don't want to sit by babies, you're better off with B1 instead of A60.

I just got A59 and A60 for our flight to Florida tomorrow. Ha ha ha

[SoCalRob]

Does anyone on this Forum have the SW card...if so, is it beneficial?

[Laurie]

Does anyone on this Forum have the SW card...if so, is it beneficial?

We do. For the $69 a year fee we earn enough points with our charges to get over $600 in flights and they send you 6 or 8 (I forget) drink coupons a year. SW flies nonstop to LV from DesMoines and KC.


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[SoCalRob]

So you'd say it was worth it!?

[SoCalRob]

I just got A59 and A60 for our flight to Florida tomorrow. Ha ha ha
I'm so particular about where I sit so if I don't get a decent A position in with/without my EB check in. I pay the $40 to upgrade into 1-15. I know to most it's a waste of money but I'm very anal about where I sit.

[treyster]

Does anyone on this Forum have the SW card...if so, is it beneficial?

SWA Chase card is the only one I've used for the past 6 yrs or so. Average about $2K in charges every month. Get about 1-2 RT trips from Columbus to Vegas every year. However, I've noticed the number of points for a freebie keeps increasing.

You get 1 pt per $1 charged. Get 2x for SWA charges and Mlife (currently).

I also make all car reservations thru SWA, works great and adds lots of points.

[SoCalRob]

SWA Chase card is the only one I've used for the past 6 yrs or so. Average about $2K in charges every month. Get about 1-2 RT trips from Columbus to Vegas every year. However, I've noticed the number of points for a freebie keeps increasing.

You get 1 pt per $1 charged. Get 2x for SWA charges and Mlife (currently).

I also make all car reservations thru SWA, works great and adds lots of points. treyster and Laurie my issue here is that if I'm booking a flight on SWA right now they offer the $100 statement credit and 10k bonus points with $500 purchases. However, if I sign up just through SWA (w/o) trying to book a flight they offer 25k bonus points with $1000 in purchases. Not sure which to go for...

[treyster]

You can buy points thru SWA website too. Not sure which math is in your favor. You can get some nice mileage out if 25K points if you have short flights

[Laurie]

So you'd say it was worth it!?

For sure!! :thumb:


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[Laurie]

treyster and Laurie my issue here is that if I'm booking a flight on SWA right now they offer the $100 statement credit and 10k bonus points with $500 purchases. However, if I sign up just through SWA (w/o) trying to book a flight they offer 25k bonus points with $1000 in purchases. Not sure which to go for...

Not sure which would be better. Sound close to the same. We just signed up at the airport because foamy liked the free gift HHH


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[Nhcris]

@SoCalRob (http://jweforum.com/member.php?u=225), if you hold off for a bit they have a 50,000 point offer periodically. As a matter of fact, I think I saw a ink to it on VMB. Let me see if I can find it.

It's only worth it if you will be flying SWA. I thought you were disgusted with them and weren't going to fly them anymore?

edit: Here's the link. 50,000 points with $2000 send in 3 months. Hopefully it will work for you. https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/southwest/2rtfosam1

Note: This is the one with $99 annual fee. I just got my 6,000 points today for my anniversary.

[SoCalRob]

@SoCalRob (http://jweforum.com/member.php?u=225), if you hold off for a bit they have a 50,000 point offer periodically. As a matter of fact, I think I saw a ink to it on VMB. Let me see if I can find it.

It's only worth it if you will be flying SWA. I thought you were disgusted with them and weren't going to fly them anymore?

edit: Here's the link. 50,000 points with $2000 send in 3 months. Hopefully it will work for you. https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/southwest/2rtfosam1

To be fair when it comes to the west coast...I don't really have a choice...it seems to be the cheapest airline...I just have to endure the delays that come with it I guess. Link doesn't work.

[SoCalRob]

@SoCalRob (http://jweforum.com/member.php?u=225), if you hold off for a bit they have a 50,000 point offer periodically. As a matter of fact, I think I saw a ink to it on VMB. Let me see if I can find it.

It's only worth it if you will be flying SWA. I thought you were disgusted with them and weren't going to fly them anymore?

edit: Here's the link. 50,000 points with $2000 send in 3 months. Hopefully it will work for you. https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/southwest/2rtfosam1

The reason I'm not holding off is because I want to nail in the decent flight prices for Clemi's bday.

[Nhcris]

The reason I'm not holding off is because I want to nail in the decent flight prices for Clemi's bday.

Not sure if you saw the edit. I included a link for the 50,000 points.

[SoCalRob]

Not sure if you saw the edit. I included a link for the 50,000 points.

Yeah I did. On my first post to you I replied to that. That offer has expired.

[Nhcris]

Yeah I did. On my first post to you I replied to that. That offer has expired.

Oh shit, sorry about that. I'll poke around to see if I can find another, but the 50,000 is not always available.

Nope, the only one with 50,000 right now is the Premier Business card.

[SoCalRob]

Oh shit, sorry about that. I'll poke around to see if I can find another, but the 50,000 is not always available.

Nope, the only one with 50,000 right now is the Premier Business card.

So should I go with the $100 statement credit w/ 10,000 bonus after $500 or just the standard 25,000 bonus after $1k (this one I dont know how long it'll take to be able to book my flight, unless they link my cc number to my RR account...I just don't feel like calling and asking!)

[Nhcris]

So should I go with the $100 statement credit w/ 10,000 bonus after $500 or just the standard 25,000 bonus after $1k (this one I dont know how long it'll take to be able to book my flight, unless they link my cc number to my RR account...I just don't feel like calling and asking!)

Have you looked at how many points it is for the flights you want to take? For me, 10,000 points doesn't do much since the flights I take are long. Generally a round trip is between 20,000 & 25,000 for me and I just used 32,000 points for a round trip from San Antonio to San Francisco for my son. It might be worth it for you since you are looking for shorter flights?

If I recall correctly, you don't get the bonus points until the statement comes out after you have made the required spend. So, probably 4-6 weeks from sign up? I could be off on that though.

[Blase]

Rob, you need to wait til the 50,000 pt offer comes back. And then get the personal and the business card. Charge $10k and you'll have 110,000 pts which qualifies you for the companion pass. Then your companion will fly for free for the remainder of that year and the next year! (So you can get up to two years of free travel). And you can change your companion several times too.

Here is a good write up about it.

http://millionmilesecrets.com/2014/02/20/a-step-by-step-guide-to-the-southwest-companion-pass/

Personally I wouldn't sign up for the SWA CC until the 50,000 pt offer is available.

[SoCalRob]

Rob, you need to wait til the 50,000 pt offer comes back. And then get the personal and the business card. Charge $10k and you'll have 110,000 pts which qualifies you for the companion pass. Then your companion will fly for free for the remainder of that year and the next year! (So you can get up to two years of free travel). And you can change your companion several times too.

Here is a good write up about it.

http://millionmilesecrets.com/2014/02/20/a-step-by-step-guide-to-the-southwest-companion-pass/

Personally I wouldn't sign up for the SWA CC until the 50,000 pt offer is available.

Dear God....I wouldn't spend 10k in a year...that would not work for me at all....The small 10k offer or even 25k offers work for me because my short travel is only about 9k per round trip...I've already got a bunch of miles as it is. The problem with waiting is I have no clue when it would be that it is going to pop up. Not only that, I wanna get my flight booked before the prices increase. Seems I keep just missing the good prices every time I hold off on booking.

[SoCalRob]

Have you looked at how many points it is for the flights you want to take? For me, 10,000 points doesn't do much since the flights I take are long. Generally a round trip is between 20,000 & 25,000 for me and I just used 32,000 points for a round trip from San Antonio to San Francisco for my son. It might be worth it for you since you are looking for shorter flights?

If I recall correctly, you don't get the bonus points until the statement comes out after you have made the required spend. So, probably 4-6 weeks from sign up? I could be off on that though.

A flight to vegas from san is like 8,800. So ten is low, 25k is better...but...I don't know if I sign up with 25k, how long I'll have to wait for the card to be able to book the flight. Where as the 10k bonus offer is included in booking the flight. Plus the $100 off. I'm assuming with the 25k offer I won't have access to the card/account number in order to charge it to the SWA account right away to book the flight...and thus I'll have to wait for the physical card to book said flight.

[treyster]

Another point, you're points from purchases usually post about 3 days after your monthly statement closes. Points from flights usually show up next day. Bonus points from car rentals usually take several days

[SoCalRob]

I still can't make up my mind on which bonus offer to go with...

[Darlene]

Rob, you need to wait til the 50,000 pt offer comes back. And then get the personal and the business card. Charge $10k and you'll have 110,000 pts which qualifies you for the companion pass. Then your companion will fly for free for the remainder of that year and the next year! (So you can get up to two years of free travel). And you can change your companion several times too.

Here is a good write up about it.

http://millionmilesecrets.com/2014/02/20/a-step-by-step-guide-to-the-southwest-companion-pass/

Personally I wouldn't sign up for the SWA CC until the 50,000 pt offer is available.

Blase is right and the 10,000 points will not be hard to earn. I don't have the SW card yet, but plan on doing it this way to get the companion pass. I currently start all my on-line shopping through the Southwest Rewards and rack up the points that way, that usually gives me enough points each year for RT tickets to Vegas at least once, coming from the east coast, it usually takes about 30,000+/- currently for a flight. Not a bad way to earn the points without getting the card.

[tee2green]

A flight to vegas from san is like 8,800. So ten is low, 25k is better...but...I don't know if I sign up with 25k, how long I'll have to wait for the card to be able to book the flight. Where as the 10k bonus offer is included in booking the flight. Plus the $100 off. I'm assuming with the 25k offer I won't have access to the card/account number in order to charge it to the SWA account right away to book the flight...and thus I'll have to wait for the physical card to book said flight.

Rob,
You can call them after you are approved and ask them to expedite (overnight) the card to you because you have upcoming purchases you intend to charge. I've done this a few times in the past and they have always been willing to do that for me.


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[SoCalRob]

Ok. Just finally decided to apply. I went with the 25k bonus. Got approved. Going to call tomorrow to see if they can expedite the card. Ridiculous limit on it...that I do NOT need at all. Can't wait to get it.

[foamy]

SoCalRob I didn't want to tell you what to do but I would have done exactly the same thing I haven't paid for a flight in years.

[clemi]

The reason I'm not holding off is because I want to nail in the decent flight prices for Clemi's bday.

Thanks sweetie hoping you score the perfect deal!

[clemi]

Thanks for this thread... I don't have one of these but think I should since I fly mostly SWA.

[SoCalRob]

Thanks for this thread... I don't have one of these but think I should since I fly mostly SWA.
I honestly think it's an amazing deal. Especially given I've flown them like 8 times in the last three months already. I called today and the card should be here in one to two business days. Then I'll book my flight! I'm coming out for sure. :)

[clemi]

I honestly think it's an amazing deal. Especially given I've flown them like 8 times in the last three months already. I called today and the card should be here in one to two business days. Then I'll book my flight! I'm coming out for sure. :)

Good to know, I've not booked my flights yet so I'll consider getting the card, thanks!

[Nhcris]

Good to know, I've not booked my flights yet so I'll consider getting the card, thanks!
clemi, Keep your eyes open for the 50,000 point offer. My Tim just got the offer in today's email.

[CPT]

@clemi (http://jweforum.com/member.php?u=7), Keep your eyes open for the 50,000 point offer. My Tim just got the offer in today's email.

I think I got the same one, not a bad deal!

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[SoCalRob]

In my opinion, if there's just you and maybe one other person...$2k is a lot to spend in three months. That's one reason I didn't wait. My main credit cards are my Chase Disney and my Amex Gold Delta. I use a Chase Amazon for anything I buy on Amazon and my TR card when I'm at CET hotels. I got the Southwest one for pure SWA flights only.

[CPT]

It would keep me stepping too Rob. I probably spend $800-$900 on groceries. Probably $200 in gas. Pay the internet and cell bill. I could get close with some excess purchases I suppose. I like my Amex with no annual fee for now.

[foamy]

It would keep me stepping too Rob. I probably spend $800-$900 on groceries. Probably $200 in gas. Pay the internet and cell bill. I could get close with some excess purchases I suppose. I like my Amex with no annual fee for now.
CPT Well SoCalRob might not be as good of a couponer as you so that might make a difference.

[foamy]

In my opinion, if there's just you and maybe one other person...$2k is a lot to spend in three months. That's one reason I didn't wait. My main credit cards are my Chase Disney and my Amex Gold Delta. I use a Chase Amazon for anything I buy on Amazon and my TR card when I'm at CET hotels. I got the Southwest one for pure SWA flights only.
SoCalRob If you have a friend that run's a bussiness for someone run the card for the cash sales he has one day and have him give you the money I know some people that do that.

[SoCalRob]

It would keep me stepping too Rob. I probably spend $800-$900 on groceries. Probably $200 in gas. Pay the internet and cell bill. I could get close with some excess purchases I suppose. I like my Amex with no annual fee for now.
Yeah. I was a little weary of the damn annual fee. I love my Amex card.

[treyster]

I check rental car prices using SWA everyday. Sometimes I run into prices that make no sense. I'm looking at Alamo premium car for 12/13-12/20.

I check prices for picking up at 9am, 9:30am, and 10am. Return time is always 7:30am on 12/20.

Prices:
-9am $243
-9:30am $204
-10am $243

Some sort of glitch to exploit in the pricing. You just gotta check this stuff folks

[dvandentop]

Wow what a joke for half hour diff thanks for the tip

[Nhcris]

I check rental car prices using SWA everyday. Sometimes I run into prices that make no sense. I'm looking at Alamo premium car for 12/13-12/20.

I check prices for picking up at 9am, 9:30am, and 10am. Return time is always 7:30am on 12/20.

Prices:
-9am $243
-9:30am $204
-10am $243

Some sort of glitch to exploit in the pricing. You just gotta check this stuff folks

I have also run into that with Alamo. Luckily I am slightly crazy when it comes to deals on travel, so I don't mind playing around with the times. Not just in Vegas, either.

[nighthawk66]

Just found the best deal ever maybe a pricing mistake but I heard they still honor
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/14/f91277f944705d9a905500575af58a84.jpg

[SoCalRob]

Nice steal!

[Laurie]

Just found the best deal ever maybe a pricing mistake but I heard they still honor
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/14/f91277f944705d9a905500575af58a84.jpg

Great price John!!

[darrellk]

Both ends of my flight to Houston in November have gone up $13 since I booked a week ago. Wonder if they will ever go down between now and November ?


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[loisluvsslots]

Just found the best deal ever maybe a pricing mistake but I heard they still honor
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/14/f91277f944705d9a905500575af58a84.jpg

What a score! Good luck in Vegas, John. We'll be there November 16-19.

[treyster]

Just found the best deal ever maybe a pricing mistake but I heard they still honor
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/14/f91277f944705d9a905500575af58a84.jpg

Nice freaking score!

[Evoni]

That's a terrific price, beats what I got from San Jose to Vegas!

[nighthawk66]

Nice freaking score!
I think they are trying to put spirit out of business or at least compete here are some rates from Dallas to Los Angeles
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[SoCalRob]

i think they are trying to put spirit out of business or at least compete here are some rates from dallas to los angeles
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/17/2c31fd37b3b4c218e3d68948f9472778.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/17/791cac388932fbb43d40ba391d23c732.jpg

good! Be gone spirit!!!

[Cyndyga]

good! Be gone spirit!!!

And then they will jack up prices and get rid of alot of non stops the way they did when they bought out Airtran to get into Atlanta :(

[GBPackersFan]

Has my FIRST SWA flight last week from DEN to MKE, to visit the siblings.
I bought 2 seats since I am XS, and they have all ready refunded the extra seat.
Will be traveling using SWA again in late Nov, Den to LAS.

[darrellk]

Both ends of my flight to Houston in November have gone up $13 since I booked a week ago. Wonder if they will ever go down between now and November ?


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My outbound flight from MKE to HOU just went down today by $32 so I re-booked it & now have the $32 credit to use by next August.

[RiverSong]

How does SW Early Bird check in work? I leave Monday, do I need to go check in online. I don't have a printer so I'll get my BP at the airport. Thanks. #1stimer

[CPT]

How does SW Early Bird check in work? I leave Monday, do I need to go check in online. I don't have a printer so I'll get my BP at the airport. Thanks. #1stimer

It will check you in automatically. You can go online and still do the check in process, it will let you know what boarding position you have. Then at the airport go to a kiosk and print out your boarding pass. Easy stuff! Enjoy your ghetto first class experience, hope you get a good position! :)

[treyster]

How does SW Early Bird check in work? I leave Monday, do I need to go check in online. I don't have a printer so I'll get my BP at the airport. Thanks. #1stimer


It will check you in automatically. You can go online and still do the check in process, it will let you know what boarding position you have. Then at the airport go to a kiosk and print out your boarding pass. Easy stuff! Enjoy your ghetto first class experience, hope you get a good position! :)

No matter when you check in you still get the same boarding position with early bird. A1-15 is usually reserved for business class so best you can get would be A16.

[SoCalRob]

I do early bird for all my flights since I'm so picky about where I sit.

[treyster]

I do early bird for all my flights since I'm so picky about where I sit.

My DW isn't picky about where we sit, she's picky about who sits next to her.

[Evoni]

My DW isn't picky about where we sit, she's picky about who sits next to her.

I agree, I'm picky about who sits next to me too. However I also like to be on an aisle seat at the front of the plane. :)

[RiverSong]

I got A35 which I will print at airport....any tips on where to sit? I usually pick a window seat so I won't have to get up if seat mates go to bathroom a lot. Thanks!

[UTtoyfan]

I got A35 which I will print at airport....any tips on where to sit? I usually pick a window seat so I won't have to get up if seat mates go to bathroom a lot. Thanks!

I get window seats too! Anywhere near the front is great so you can get off early. :)

[SoCalRob]

I got A35 which I will print at airport....any tips on where to sit? I usually pick a window seat so I won't have to get up if seat mates go to bathroom a lot. Thanks!


I get window seats too! Anywhere near the front is great so you can get off early. :)
I only sit at windows. Just like UTtoyfan I usually pick as close to the front as possible without being in the first three rows. Usually. Between 8 and 15 I think.

[CPT]

I got A35 which I will print at airport....any tips on where to sit? I usually pick a window seat so I won't have to get up if seat mates go to bathroom a lot. Thanks!

As close as possible to the front for speedier departure once you get to Vegas! As Trey said, A1-A15 are for Business fare/A List and a lot of the flights I've been on there are hardly 3-5 people in that group. A35 will get you a nice window seat close to the front. You know how they say the people in first class get to glare up at the poor people in coach as they board behind their newspaper? Yeah on Southwest that's what it feels like to board in the A group..Hehe

[SoCalRob]

No matter when you check in you still get the same boarding position with early bird. A1-15 is usually reserved for business class so best you can get would be A16.


As close as possible to the front for speedier departure once you get to Vegas! As Trey said, A1-A15 are for Business fare/A List and a lot of the flights I've been on there are hardly 3-5 people in that group. A35 will get you a nice window seat close to the front. You know how they say the people in first class get to glare up at the poor people in coach as they board behind their newspaper? Yeah on Southwest that's what it feels like to board in the A group..Hehe

I'd like to point out that while this is technically true. You can BUY your way into the A1-15 boarding group without being business class. When you get to the airport. Say you have a B or C boarding group and you do in fact care about where you sit. You can pay them $40 bucks usually and they move your boarding number from wherever you are to A1-15. So you're paying less that a business fare and still getting that FIRST on experience. I do this from time to time if I don't purchase early bird or get anything from A30 to C whatever. I know it is unnecessary for most but again, I am SUPER anal about where I sit. Hell, one time I was A 20 something and still paid to get bumped up. I usually end up A1-5. Twice I've been A1.

[GBPackersFan]

I take my cane and walk pretty slow, so I get pre-board and sit window rows 2-8.

[treyster]

I just rebooked our outbound Dec 13 flight and was refunded about 7000 points. Some Dec flights price dropped on SWA website today

[charlie50]

Oh my butt feels better all ready NOW get those rates down a little Y'all might have some thing .

[RiverSong]

Is it easy to use points, I have about 7140 not sure if that will get me anything.

[treyster]

Is it easy to use points, I have about 7140 not sure if that will get me anything.

If you go to SWA fares calendar view, there's a button that will toggle from $ to points.

7000 pts currently offsets about a $129 in airfare. If you're close, you can always buy points.

[sassycat]

We purchased tickets for a December trip and I noticed that the price has went down.

What do I do? Do I have to cancel the other flight first and then rebook the new flight? I'm afraid if I cancel - the price may go up before I can rebook.

Any step by step instructions would be a great help. I'm not used to flying Southwest. Thanks!

[tee2green]

We purchased tickets for a December trip and I noticed that the price has went down.

What do I do? Do I have to cancel the other flight first and then rebook the new flight? I'm afraid if I cancel - the price may go up before I can rebook.

Any step by step instructions would be a great help. I'm not used to flying Southwest. Thanks!
Sassy, it's really easy to do and I was nervous the 1st time but I think I've changed my Coushatta flight 4 times now due to price drops. I'm at work and southwest doesn't load well on our work computers so I can't give you step by step instructions but I'm sure one of the Southwest experts will be along shortly to help you. I do remember that before you submit the change it shows you exactly what the new price is and will show you the credit you earned for a future flight. My phone doesn't look the same as the desktop version so I can't help you from there either.

How much will you be saving?

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[sassycat]

Sassy, it's really easy to do and I was nervous the 1st time but I think I've changed my Coushatta flight 4 times now due to price drops. I'm at work and southwest doesn't load well on our work computers so I can't give you step by step instructions but I'm sure one of the Southwest experts will be along shortly to help you. I do remember that before you submit the change it shows you exactly what the new price is and will show you the credit you earned for a future flight. My phone doesn't look the same as the desktop version so I can't help you from there either.

How much will you be saving?

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Thanks Ida - I think I figured it out. I went to change tickets and then it asked for my confirmation number. I ended up saving $20 each way so now have $40 for future use. Not bad price - $356 for two round trip tickets to Orange County CA. Yay!

[tee2green]

Glad you got it figured out. Love that feature about Southwest. I saved $132 on my Coushatta flights so far and still check every week to see if I can squeeze a few more dollars out of them lol.

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[nighthawk66]

Thanks Ida - I think I figured it out. I went to change tickets and then it asked for my confirmation number. I ended up saving $20 each way so now have $40 for future use. Not bad price - $356 for two round trip tickets to Orange County CA. Yay!
That's not bad at all and you will be close to twinslotaddicts and salty baker

[treyster]

Thanks Ida - I think I figured it out. I went to change tickets and then it asked for my confirmation number. I ended up saving $20 each way so now have $40 for future use. Not bad price - $356 for two round trip tickets to Orange County CA. Yay!

To use your credit, you'll be asked to put in the confirmation that is linked to the credits so keep track of it. Maybe send yourself an email with the info.

[tee2green]

To use your credit, you'll be asked to put in the confirmation that is linked to the credits so keep track of it. Maybe send yourself an email with the info.
I do like you suggested once trey and take a screenshot of the page.

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[sassycat]

To use your credit, you'll be asked to put in the confirmation that is linked to the credits so keep track of it. Maybe send yourself an email with the info.


I do like you suggested once trey and take a screenshot of the page.

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Excellent ideas guys!!! Going to do that now.

[sassycat]

That's not bad at all and you will be close to twinslotaddicts and salty baker

Hopefully they can meet us at Harrah's one night. Ang said she made reservations.

[nighthawk66]

Awesome sauce

[treyster]

This is the stuff that drives me crazy. It now takes 800 more points to take a non-stop despite it being a cheaper flight. SWA is slowly creeping toward the other airlines business models...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/treyster_bucket/rps20151024_082713_zpsberm1gqt.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/treyster_bucket/media/rps20151024_082713_zpsberm1gqt.jpg.html)

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[nighthawk66]

I scored a44 with an auto checkin website need to finish packing

[treyster]

I scored a44 with an auto checkin website need to finish packing

We did early bird, will find out this afternoon. Leaving tomorrow!

[nighthawk66]

We did early bird, will find out this afternoon. Leaving tomorrow!
Oh ok I usually don't because I found a site that will automatically check me in a t-24 plus flying solo so no need to care about seats together

[sassycat]

Oh ok I usually don't because I found a site that will automatically check me in a t-24 plus flying solo so no need to care about seats together

Would you mind sharing that site John?
BTW - hope you all have a fantastic time!!

[nighthawk66]

Would you mind sharing that site John?
BTW - hope you all have a fantastic time!!
It's http://springyleap.com/

[sassycat]

It's http://springyleap.com/

Thanks!! Added it!

[SoCalRob]

We purchased tickets for a December trip and I noticed that the price has went down.

What do I do? Do I have to cancel the other flight first and then rebook the new flight? I'm afraid if I cancel - the price may go up before I can rebook.

Any step by step instructions would be a great help. I'm not used to flying Southwest. Thanks!
December trip to SD?

[treyster]

With EB got A44 A45. Flights from Columbus to Vegas are always packed so I'm sure over 1/3 buy EB

[nighthawk66]

With EB got A44 A45. Flights from Columbus to Vegas are always packed so I'm sure over 1/3 buy EB
Cool same as mine :)

[sassycat]

December trip to SD?

Yep!! I got an offer for $250 travel reimbursement and $125 spa credit plus $100 food credit and $210 slot play. The friends that we went on the cruises with live in Orange County and frequent Harrah's so we are flying into Orange County and they are picking us up and taking us to the casino.
I know you are going to Tahoe during that time but if you get a wild hair - we will be there Wed - Saturday morning (early) on Dec 9-12.

[SoCalRob]

sassycat I may come up just to see you guys! Even though I'll see you St Coushatta too! twinslotaddicts, Gypsy Pat, Jen Jen, and TheSaltyBaker should join. Mini SoCal M&G!

[sassycat]

sassycat I may come up just to see you guys! Even though I'll see you St Coushatta too! twinslotaddicts, Gypsy Pat, Jen Jen, and TheSaltyBaker should join. Mini SoCal M&G!

That would be FRIGGINFANTASTIC!!!! Thursday is still 10x multiply isn't it?

[SoCalRob]

That would be FRIGGINFANTASTIC!!!! Thursday is still 10x multiply isn't it?
Of course!!!! Although I get 15x

[sassycat]

Of course!!!! Although I get 15x

That's nice = tell me your secret?

[SoCalRob]

That's nice = tell me your secret?
I think it's just what they offer diamond and 7* locals. It means we play too much there.

[nighthawk66]

All checked in but hate that I have to go home tomorrow so far away from everyone http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/02/2e2eb523e818ae2c78c77c8f08da28ff.jpg
:(

[darrellk]

All checked in but hate that I have to go home tomorrow so far away from everyone http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/02/2e2eb523e818ae2c78c77c8f08da28ff.jpg
:(

Cheer up John you only have to wait a week until Coushatta.


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[nighthawk66]

Cheer up John you only have to wait a week until Coushatta.


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That's so true

[Laurie]

My SW flight home in December just dropped $76 :dance:

[CPT]

My SW flight home in December just dropped $76 :dance:

Wow nice credit!

They sent me an email yesterday about completing two trips between Thanksgiving & Christmas and get 10,000 bonus points. I'll have one to Vegas, but no others. I could take a mileage run trip from BWI to Pittsburgh for around $180, but 10,000 points is like around $200? Not worth going out of the way, unless I'm looking to kill some time flying for a day I guess!

[treyster]

CPT, How about a RT from Vegas to Phoenix or Reno for a day or two over Thanksgiving?

[CPT]

CPT, How about a RT from Vegas to Phoenix or Reno for a day or two over Thanksgiving?

That's not a bad idea, but not enough time to accomplish such a task! Going out Wednesday and back Saturday. Plans Wednesday & Thursday and chilling on Friday and moving to the Cromwell. I will keep my eye out though for cheap flights from BWI or surrounding cities as they don't specify a required flight range. Gimme like $49 one way and I'm in!

[Laurie]

Wow nice credit!

They sent me an email yesterday about completing two trips between Thanksgiving & Christmas and get 10,000 bonus points. I'll have one to Vegas, but no others. I could take a mileage run trip from BWI to Pittsburgh for around $180, but 10,000 points is like around $200? Not worth going out of the way, unless I'm looking to kill some time flying for a day I guess!

Well come back to LV for Clemi's Birthday weekend :D

[CPT]

Well come back to LV for Clemi's Birthday weekend :D

Now that's a plan! $533 RT tho, get back to me after Thanksgiving and we'll see! :)

[Laurie]

Now that's a plan! $533 RT tho, get back to me after Thanksgiving and we'll see! :)

Wow that is a little steep!


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[CPT]

Wow that is a little steep!


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That was returning back home on Sunday and the Sunday before Christmas, yeah they are gouging a little bit!

[Laurie]

That was returning back home on Sunday and the Sunday before Christmas, yeah they are gouging a little bit!

I waited a long time to book hoping it would go down. Wanted to fly from DesMoines instead of KC since foamy wasn't going and they are always higher. We have SW credit card so I used points for one part and than less than a week later the cash part went down. So now I have some credit to use :)

[treyster]

SWA games:

I can fly from Columbus to Vegas for $155 if I change planes in Oakland. If I want to take that same flight to Oakland and not go to Vegas, it's $193.

If I want to take a non-stop to Vegas it's $236. If I want to fly to Oakland and change planes in Vegas it's $221 on the same flight to Vegas.

[zeus]

treyster Have you check the cost of flights from Columbus to Kansas City Super Bowl weekend? :tongue-new: Hint, hint.

[treyster]

treyster Have you check the cost of flights from Columbus to Kansas City Super Bowl weekend? :tongue-new: Hint, hint.

I've started keeping an eye on it, but right now it's $660 for both of us to fly RT. If there's a decent price drop as it gets closer, then we'll start looking at whether or not we could do it.

[CPT]

Baltimore was $248 round trip, and I sense there will be another fare sale to cash in on a credit from now until then.

[Penguin]

SWA games:

I can fly from Columbus to Vegas for $155 if I change planes in Oakland. If I want to take that same flight to Oakland and not go to Vegas, it's $193.

If I want to take a non-stop to Vegas it's $236. If I want to fly to Oakland and change planes in Vegas it's $221 on the same flight to Vegas.


Trey, have you ever checked Frontier out of Cleveland? I see number of $69 each way per person to LV. Never flown them but think we'll try it next summer.

Darrell

[treyster]

Trey, have you ever checked Frontier out of Cleveland? I see number of $69 each way per person to LV. Never flown them but think we'll try it next summer.

Darrell

I haven't checked other airlines to cities.

I'm so far in the tank with SWA. Currently, we are sitting on $100 worth of credits from SWA. There is little chance of getting Linda to travel to another city during winter to take a flight.

[Mimi]

treyster, just saw on the news where Frontier is coming into CMH. Maybe now SW will start offering some deals on flights to Vegas!! Sure hope so, because the last 2 years have been ridiculous as far as flying to Vegas. Here's to competition bring down those $400+ round trip fares!!!

[treyster]

treyster, just saw on the news where Frontier is coming into CMH. Maybe now SW will start offering some deals on flights to Vegas!! Sure hope so, because the last 2 years have been ridiculous as far as flying to Vegas. Here's to competition bring down those $400+ round trip fares!!!

Wow, I hadn't heard that. Thanks for the heads up. I'll check it out.

[Mimi]

Wow, I hadn't heard that. Thanks for the heads up. I'll check it out.

Here you go Trey. Looks like I might become a AC frequent flyer with NS to Philly!!!

http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/frontier-to-fly-from-port-columbus

[treyster]

Here you go Trey. Looks like I might become a AC frequent flyer with NS to Philly!!!

http://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/frontier-to-fly-from-port-columbus

I was checking into that too. Looks like they only fly 4 times a week to PHL so would have to work around that.

I may book a RT with my daughter to Denver in early June because it's only $69 each way. We were going to drive because SWA wanted over $200 ea way. This would save 4 days of driving and hotels.

[Mimi]

Plus fuel and wear and tear on your body, hhh! So much nicer to fly.

[treyster]

I booked Frontier to Denver in June.

SWA fares are getting ridiculous, they keep raising prices while the price of fuel keeps falling. WTF?

[treyster]

FYI- SWA is raising Early Bird price to $15 starting March 14.

[CPT]

FYI- SWA is raising Early Bird price to $15 starting March 14.

How dare they gouge us to be a part of the 5%!

[hytail]

As SWA has raised its fares out SEA and PDX all the other airlines are in lockstep.. Just booked 3 tickets out of SEA at gouging prices. Now looking for another ticket out of PDX and the prices are even higher. Cheaper to go to HNL right now than PHX or LAS!


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[treyster]

If you are a SWA Rapid Rewards member, you can get a one time 1100 pt bonus by using Lyft at McCarran thru 2016.

[treyster]

Southwest continues with it's inexplicable pricing schemes. Check this out:

Aug 5 Columbus to Vegas $249 on the 5 pm non-stop
Aug 5 Columbus to Denver, change planes in Vegas $98. On the same 5 pm flight as above.

W...T...F?

[dvandentop]

Gotta love that shit dumb airlines

[zeus]

Trey, these always have me scratching my head. But even as thrifty as I try to be, I would pay the extra $150 just for the convenience of nonstop and saving on travel time and the possibility of missed connection.

[CPT]

I have been looking at American to go to Chicago in August.
Philadelphia-Chicago is now almost $400 (although $143 like two weeks ago, yeah wtf but whatever haha)
If I chose to fly from my local airport, Williamsport..
Williamsport-Philadelphia-Chicago is $296.

You are going to let me occupy a seat on the puddle jumper and take the same flight for $100 less. Some day I will understand too!

[Nhcris]

Southwest continues with it's inexplicable pricing schemes. Check this out:

Aug 5 Columbus to Vegas $249 on the 5 pm non-stop
Aug 5 Columbus to Denver, change planes in Vegas $98. On the same 5 pm flight as above.

W...T...F?


I have been looking at American to go to Chicago in August.
Philadelphia-Chicago is now almost $400 (although $143 like two weeks ago, yeah wtf but whatever haha)
If I chose to fly from my local airport, Williamsport..
Williamsport-Philadelphia-Chicago is $296.

You are going to let me occupy a seat on the puddle jumper and take the same flight for $100 less. Some day I will understand too!

In Trey's case I would be tempted to book the flight to Denver as a one way, but I bet with Linda you could never do with just carry ons! You can't do it if you check luggage.

Ken, either option is outrageous for a one way to Chicago. Road trip!

I am struggling with airfare for upcoming trips. It has become so expensive that it is a deterrent. Looks like this old lady is going to have to spend more time on the east coast :sorrow:

[CPT]

Well that price was round trip, but still I could fly to Vegas for the same price! Even Spirit which was $115 RT is now $200+.

On topic, Southwest can be had for $179 RT, but I have to go to Providence or Manchester first to get that price. The tour of New England!

[charlie50]

Pricing must be more volatile in other areas of the country. just checked it from here to LV a minute ago it was 350 rt three yrs ago and its 350 now. all i can say is if ya can catch a deal Go For It .

[zeus]

For our trip to Vegas in September we can get nonstop on American for $383 RT. But that would be business class. Boo! That is the cheapest nonstop to Vegas for us in forever. I may just have skip 1st class for that price.

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[CPT]

For our trip to Vegas in September we can get nonstop on American for $383 RT. But that would be business class. Boo! That is the cheapest nonstop to Vegas for us in forever. I may just have skip 1st class for that price.

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Is business class what you fancy first class fliers call coach?? HHH That's pretty good price!

[zeus]

Is business class what you fancy first class fliers call coach?? HHH That's pretty good price!
It is! It is the first few rows behind 1st class that gives your more leg room than coach, but no free cocks. But I guess for the $550 difference I could buy a whole lot of cocks.

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[CPT]

Yeah you could! They should just make them like a business class and offer the drinks and food. Put up another curtain! Marketing geniuses here haha

[Nhcris]

I am finding some first class fares on Delta that are only $60-100 more than SWA each way. SWA better smarten up because this fat ass is choosing Delta more and more lately!

[sondor]

treyster saw on another board that southwest fares dropped, looked from here and they are the best prices I have seen in a while

[treyster]

treyster saw on another board that southwest fares dropped, looked from here and they are the best prices I have seen in a while

I rebooked on Thu for Oct and got back 6000 pts. Good price last week.

[Pat]

It is! It is the first few rows behind 1st class that gives your more leg room than coach, but no free cocks. But I guess for the $550 difference I could buy a whole lot of cocks.

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Please make sure you use the lav in the correct section Mr. Zeus. No crossing over to First Class.

[moemoe]

They had a hella sale (finally) last week - ended Thursday. Unfortunately they've changed their flight schedules on the nonstops to cities we were looking at and I didn't pull the trigger cause couldn't get the logistics straight in my head - hopefully they'll have another one on August, real glad you were able to rebook and take advantage!

QUOTE=treyster;121834]I rebooked on Thu for Oct and got back 6000 pts. Good price last week.[/QUOTE]

[zeus]

Please make sure you use the lav in the correct section Mr. Zeus. No crossing over to First Class.
No worries, we booked 1st Class for September. So I can pee where I want to. [emoji14]

[Skyler]

Just had to tell you guys how excited I am! Booked SW frome Love field today for $84 each way! Never find it that cheap. Sept 24-28 for g2e!

[sassycat]

Just had to tell you guys how excited I am! Booked SW frome Love field today for $84 each way! Never find it that cheap. Sept 24-28 for g2e!

That is cheap - my August trip there is $141 each way which I thought was cheap.

[BonAppetit]

I was glad to have dinner at the Sage with everyone. Old and new friends lol
Played at Harrah's and took a beating .
Sorry I had to miss the ones who left before I arrived. Leaving Wednesday morning.

[loisluvsslots]

Just had to tell you guys how excited I am! Booked SW frome Love field today for $84 each way! Never find it that cheap. Sept 24-28 for g2e!

That's great, Skyler! My son just booked a flight from Love Field to Vegas in October...$36 from Dallas and $84 return. Prices are so good right now we booked trips to California and Vegas!

[sondor]

I rebooked on Thu for Oct and got back 6000 pts. Good price last week.
Not for us the big sale last week only let us go limited places from here...Vegas was still in the $370 range, got it for $262 this morning.

[SoCalRob]

I also just wanna brag. I totally booked my flights for G2E. Two tickets only $22.50. I had to use 17k of my Flyer points on SWA but I had 44k! So it was definitely worth it. Save as much money as I can. :)

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[darrellk]

Got an email from SWA announcing their fall sale. If i was so inclined i could fly out of Milwaukee for Halloween week for $119 each way nonstop.
Very tempting I must say.

[darrellk]

Not for us the big sale last week only let us go limited places from here...Vegas was still in the $370 range, got it for $262 this morning.
sondor did you check SWA sale for fall travel. Might get it even cheaper than $262.

[treyster]

I rebooked both ends of our flights for our fall Vegas trip and got back 11,000 points.

[sondor]

sondor did you check SWA sale for fall travel. Might get it even cheaper than $262.
I did, but one off my flights went up...I'm good with the price I got.....thanks though

[janecav]

Just booked a trip to Vegas in Sept. from Indy nonstop for $114 each way......that is the cheapest we have been able to get it in several years. Love flying Southwest especially since they do not charge for baggage.

[treyster]

Just booked a trip to Vegas in Sept. from Indy nonstop for $114 each way......that is the cheapest we have been able to get it in several years. Love flying Southwest especially since they do not charge for baggage.

That's great. I'm in Columbus and its $129 to Vegas in the fall. SWA does a good job of locking up oil and fuel contracts.

[ineedajackpot]

I rebooked both ends of our flights for our fall Vegas trip and got back 11,000 points.

Hi treyster, can you please explain how that is done? Do you have to cancel first or do you just change and pick the same flight? I have never been able to figure this out. What if you booked with points?

[Nhcris]

Hi @treyster (http://jokerswildforum.com/member.php?u=102), can you please explain how that is done? Do you have to cancel first or do you just change and pick the same flight? I have never been able to figure this out. What if you booked with points?

You just change and rebook. It works exactly the same with points as with $$. Don't cancel, especially if have booked early bird as you will lose that.

The difference in points will just go back into your account. If you paid with $$, then you need to keep track of the confirmation number to use the difference on another flight within a year of the initial booking.

[treyster]

Hi treyster, can you please explain how that is done? Do you have to cancel first or do you just change and pick the same flight? I have never been able to figure this out. What if you booked with points?



You just change and rebook. It works exactly the same with points as with $$. Don't cancel, especially if have booked early bird as you will lose that.

The difference in points will just go back into your account. If you paid with $$, then you need to keep track of the confirmation number to use the difference on another flight within a year of the initial booking.

Yup, just change flight and pick the exact same flight. You can see the price/point difference before you are committed to the change.

Chris is right, you have to keep tracK of the confirmation number that the reservation is on to use your $$ credit in the future.

The only catch is early birds are issued in chronological order, so when you rebook you move to the end of the early bird line. So instead of getting A22 you might get A37

[SoCalRob]

That's great. I'm in Columbus and its $129 to Vegas in the fall. SWA does a good job of locking up oil and fuel contracts.
Late September is fall... Maybe you and Linda should find your way to G2E. ;)

[treyster]

Late September is fall... Maybe you and Linda should find your way to G2E. ;)

We're booked mid Oct for Sedona and Vegas. Maybe some day.....

[treyster]

That's great. I'm in Columbus and its $129 to Vegas in the fall. SWA does a good job of locking up oil and fuel contracts.

I guess I'm slightly wrong on this. Just read SWA lost $250M last year on fuel hedges. However Delta lost $450M and United lost $600M. So SWA is better by comparison lol

[ineedajackpot]

Yup, just change flight and pick the exact same flight. You can see the price/point difference before you are committed to the change.

Chris is right, you have to keep tracK of the confirmation number that the reservation is on to use your $$ credit in the future.

The only catch is early birds are issued in chronological order, so when you rebook you move to the end of the early bird line. So instead of getting A22 you might get A37

Thank you for explaining that to me. I didn't know that you could change and pick the same flight.

[moemoe]

Yikes, SWA "system outage" nationwide - tried to log in earlier to book travel for a work group and kept saying username/password wrong - wtf, no way just used it yesterday lol- but kept trying different accounts, then finally a dreaded blue screen appeared about a half hour later something about being redirected but nothing happened, and just now was able to confirm on Twitter ...

See how lucky the Jokers are - they traveled on Tuesday!! (at least sure hope none of them are out their lingering/languishing in an airport...)

[CPT]

So I got the Southwest Chase card today, for the 40k bonus points with $1k purchases in 1st three months (easy!). = Free Thanksgiving trip to Reno/Vegas minus that $99 annual fee!

A friend on YouTube sent me a referral link and she will get 10k bonus, so that's cool. Immediately they gave me a $14,500 credit line, thank goodness I was afraid I wouldn't have enough! HHH I may put my Amex on the bank burner and start getting some points with this one as I fly Southwest a lot.

[ineedajackpot]

So I got the Southwest Chase card today, for the 40k bonus points with $1k purchases in 1st three months (easy!). = Free Thanksgiving trip to Reno/Vegas minus that $99 annual fee!

A friend on YouTube sent me a referral link and she will get 10k bonus, so that's cool. Immediately they gave me a $14,500 credit line, thank goodness I was afraid I wouldn't have enough! HHH I may put my Amex on the bank burner and start getting some points with this one as I fly Southwest a lot.

I have been doing this for years. Charge everything and make sure you pay it off at the end of the month. If you shop online check rapid rewards shopping first, alot of times they will offer 2 - 10 points per dollar instead of 1 point per dollar. Join e-rewards and take surveys. You can exchange points for rapid rewards credits. For every 25 credits you get 600 rapid rewards credits which is a great deal. Also when you book a flight dont get the EB seating as you can change your flight to the same one if the price goes down and they will refund the credits to your account. Get the EB before you leave. I love Southwest!

[CPT]

I have been doing this for years. Charge everything and make sure you pay it off at the end of the month. If you shop online check rapid rewards shopping first, alot of times they will offer 2 - 10 points per dollar instead of 1 point per dollar. Join e-rewards and take surveys. You can exchange points for rapid rewards credits. For every 25 credits you get 600 rapid rewards credits which is a great deal. Also when you book a flight dont get the EB seating as you can change your flight to the same one if the price goes down and they will refund the credits to your account. Get the EB before you leave. I love Southwest!

That's almost exactly what my friend who referred me said as well, I will keep that mind! :)

I'll probably get my bonus and finish off my Amex points to get my $100 credit where I'm almost halfway there. Then I will switch over to this one and churn some points for next year's Vegas trip! Wheee I love free stuff..haha (Less the annual fee of course!)

[ineedajackpot]

That's almost exactly what my friend who referred me said as well, I will keep that mind! :)

I'll probably get my bonus and finish off my Amex points to get my $100 credit where I'm almost halfway there. Then I will switch over to this one and churn some points for next year's Vegas trip! Wheee I love free stuff..haha (Less the annual fee of course!)

You get a 3000 point bonus on your anniversary date so its really no loss.

[RiverSong]

SW is having a sale, how do I rebook and get credit? Do I purchase the ticket and charge it again? At that point I would have paid for the ticket 2x. Thanks

[Curlyd]

It's been a long long time since I did it but I think you can call them and ask how to do it. They won't do it for you but will tell you what to do. I remember they did for me way back when I could fly.

[tee2green]

Riversong,
Sign into your account and there should be an option to "change flight". You'll probably need the confirmation number for your original booking (I do it so automatically, I can't remember the exact steps now), but after you choose change flight, you'll get the option of changing one or both legs. It'll give you the new prices for the available flights and when you choose the lower price, you should see a credit at the end.

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[RiverSong]

Do I also have to rebook early bird? Thanks tee2green

[tee2green]

Do I also have to rebook early bird? Thanks tee2greenWas your original ticket a "wannagetaway" fare or was it one of the others that are fully refundable?

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[tee2green]

Forget my last response RS. You're not cancelling, just changing. This is from the SW website. The EB check-in is associated with your confirmation number so since that isn't changing when you change flights, the EB will still be good for the new schedule. I never use EB but after my trip to Vegas last month, will probably start.
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[Slotspert]

Forget my last response RS. You're not cancelling, just changing. This is from the SW website. The EB check-in is associated with your confirmation number so since that isn't changing when you change flights, the EB will still be good for the new schedule. I never use EB but after my trip to Vegas last month, will probably start.
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Early Bird is a MUST if you want to secure overhead baggage space on a busy flight (normally Fridays and Sundays) and you just wait until you get to the airport to check-in (e.g. the dreaded GROUP "C"). Otherwise, you can usually get at least a "B" group or even an "A" group if you check-in exactly 24 hours before departure. I have had the EB "vanish" a few times when I change a reservation which is solved with a quick call to customer service.

[tee2green]

Early Bird is a MUST if you want to secure overhead baggage space on a busy flight (normally Fridays and Sundays) and you just wait until you get to the airport to check-in (e.g. the dreaded GROUP "C"). Otherwise, you can usually get at least a "B" group or even an "A" group if you check-in exactly 24 hours before departure. I have had the EB "vanish" a few times when I change a reservation which is solved with a quick call to customer service.I was a bit lax checking in on both legs of my recent Vegas trip. Late by 4 minutes for the trip out and got C11 and late by about 10 minutes for the return and got C23! [emoji37]

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[clemi]

I pretty much do EB always, saves me the trouble of remembering that 24 hour checkin time.

[Slotspert]

I pretty much do EB always, saves me the trouble of remembering that 24 hour checkin time.

So many people now do the EB that I got a lousy B15 on my EB to Vegas last time and I bought the tickets months earlier. So there is no guarantee, but I would hate to think what I would get if I did not have EB.

[treyster]

So many people now do the EB that I got a lousy B15 on my EB to Vegas last time and I bought the tickets months earlier. So there is no guarantee, but I would hate to think what I would get if I did not have EB.

If you buy early bird and rebook, you get booted back to the end of the early bird line. Early bird is assigned in chronological order so the earlier you buy early bird, the better your seat number. If you buy early bird 5 months in advance, you might get A22, but if you rebook that same flight two weeks before the travel date, you might get B18.

My advice when buying SWA fights is to always book individual legs and not a roundtrip. The price is the same and it's easier to rebook. Also we now book separate flights for each of us, just gives you most flexibility if something comes up. Only drawback is you have 4 confirmation numbers to keep track of for two people.

[treyster]

SW is having a sale, how do I rebook and get credit? Do I purchase the ticket and charge it again? At that point I would have paid for the ticket 2x. Thanks

Did you get all rebooked and get a credit?

[RiverSong]

Did you get all rebooked and get a credit?


Not yet, I'll try tomorrow. Thanks.

[RiverSong]

Was your original ticket a "wannagetaway" fare or was it one of the others that are fully refundable?

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Yes, wannagetaway...

[treyster]

Not yet, I'll try tomorrow. Thanks.

If you log into your SWA account and click on the flight, you'll see 'change'. Click on that, select that flight and then you'll rebook the exact same flight. You'll see what the credit amount will be and you can abort the whole process anytime until you hit the 'are you sure you want to make these changes?' prompt.

BTW- your credit is tied to your confirmation number, you might need it when you want to use the credit. Keep track of it.

[SoCalRob]

I know it seems like a waste, but I stopped paying for EB and started just upgrading my boarding position at the gate for A1-15. It's $30 which is a lot, but for someone like me who is mildly picky about where he sits on the plane and have anxiety with flying, its well worth the price, especially since all EB ever got me was maybe FAR into the A or early B group.

[Nhcris]

If you buy early bird and rebook, you get booted back to the end of the early bird line. Early bird is assigned in chronological order so the earlier you buy early bird, the better your seat number. If you buy early bird 5 months in advance, you might get A22, but if you rebook that same flight two weeks before the travel date, you might get B18.

My advice when buying SWA fights is to always book individual legs and not a roundtrip. The price is the same and it's easier to rebook. Also we now book separate flights for each of us, just gives you most flexibility if something comes up. Only drawback is you have 4 confirmation numbers to keep track of for two people.

I completely agree with this. I have also been led to believe that the price you paid for your ticket is somehow factored in, although I'm not sure how they would do that. Sometimes I don't bother rebooking when the price changes by just a few dollars.

[treyster]

I completely agree with this. I have also been led to believe that the price you paid for your ticket is somehow factored in, although I'm not sure how they would do that. Sometimes I don't bother rebooking when the price changes by just a few dollars.

Nowadays I usually draw the rebook line around $20. Any less than that is not worth losing my EB spot and having to keep track of the credit.

[Slotspert]

From the Southwest site:
Customers who have purchased Anytime Fares will receive priority over Customer’s who purchase Early Bird with other fare types. Boarding positions are assigned based on the time stamp of the EarlyBird Check-In purchase relative to passengers within the same fare class.

The tricky part is "relative to passengers within the same fare class". Its the "fare class" component that is tricky here when trying to factor in who bought what, and when. So just because you did an EB two months ago, someone who did an EB one month may still get a better boarding assignment then you.

[RiverSong]

Its only a $38 difference, I mostly likely won't rebook...but I did activate an account today! Thanks for all the responses.

[Darlene]

If you have paypal, they are offering a $150 SW gift card on ebay for $135.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Get-a-150-Southwest-Airlines-Gift-Card-for-only-135-Fast-Email-delivery/263551231081?_trkparms=pageci%3Ada1b26a2-2a07-11e8-9345-74dbd1808459%7Cparentrq%3A34fc7b6c1620aa47a5036c78 fff776a7%7Ciid%3A1&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236

[Mauretania]

To all you SW experts:

Currently SW offers schedules through 31 January 2019. When do you think they will load the next batch of schedules?