April flights on Southwest

[Mouse Skywalker]

Anyone know when Southwest will announce their schedule for April? I'm really curious to see what the pricing to/from Buffalo will be.

 

[bicker]

If previous patterns continue, probably late December or January.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thanks Bicker. Whoo, that's a long time to wait. I'm trying to decide whether to book something now, or wait to see if Southwest is cheaper when they post. I want to take a long weekend at the end of my daughter's April break (April 20-23). Right now I can get a reasonable flight down to Orlando (for around $100), but everything coming back is around $250-$300. Thus, making the round trip really expensive. Plus, there's not many seats left on those flights.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Another question: Is it even worth waiting for the Southwest flights over April break? Anyone know if they put those fares on sale, or will everything be expensive anyhow? I'm looking for April 20-23.

 

[sarahsmom73]

I flew from ALB to MCO the week after Easter for $49 last year!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Wow, was that Southwest?

 

[sarahsmom73]

Yes. It prompted me to throw a trip together for DD and I in less than 2 weeks.. (DH's school had a different break).. It was like they were paying me to go!