History of DINGS Fares for Orlando

[loveswdw]

Thanks for the Ding updates! I'm finding they are not as plentiful as in years past. Looking forward to some Dings in May from HOU to MCO.

Thanks again!

You're welcome!

 

[TJG2011]

If you actually get a DING for the city and price you want, but you've already booked your flight, will they let you change them to the new price or are you stuck with what you have? I've made time changes before but didn't know if you could rebook without some kind of penalty.

 

[willful]

If you actually get a DING for the city and price you want, but you've already booked your flight, will they let you change them to the new price or are you stuck with what you have? I've made time changes before but didn't know if you could rebook without some kind of penalty.

Southwest doesn't charge rebooking fees. You only need to pay the difference in flight price. In this case it'll be less, so you're due for a money or credit back. What you booked determines if it's cash or Southwest credit you're receive back. If it's a Wanna Get Away price then you'll get Southwest credit, which I believe is good for 1 year. I haven't rebooked anything in awhile since the Dings have pretty much been nonexistent for me.

But nope you're not stuck with what you have. A nice perk of Southwest.

It's a good practice to purchase when you can...and especially when you see the lowest price. (Especially since airfare can go up QUICKLY!!!! ) That way if a Ding doesn't come along then you have a good priced fare. Instead of waiting around, hoping a Ding comes for you. That's what I've done in the past and haven't had problems (with any rebooking fees or lost money). Just hang onto the canceled confirmation number. That's your "Southwest credit" number.

HTH

 

[kelkel03]

going through this thread, but still unsure of what a DING is LOL!!!, can someone give a quick lesson?

 

[PinkTink63]

going through this thread, but still unsure of what a DING is LOL!!!, can someone give a quick lesson?

If you sign up at Southwest Airlines, they will send you "Ding" fares!It is a notification of special airfares from them.

 

[loveswdw]

NO ORLANDO DINGS!

Tampa Bay Offers
Tampa Bay to Long Island for $99 One-Way!
- Fare is valid for travel everyday, April 1 through April 30, 2011 only

 

[loveswdw]

Orlando Offers
Orlando to Baltimore for $99 One-Way!
- Fare is valid for travel everyday, April 1 through April 30, 2011 only

Tampa Bay Offers
Tampa Bay to Baltimore for $94 One-Way!
- Fare is valid for travel Monday-Saturday, April 1 through April 30, 2011 only

 

[loveswdw]

May DINGS are here! BUT...

NO ORLANDO DINGS!


Tampa Bay Offers
Tampa Bay to Ft. Lauderdale for $62 One-Way!
- Fare is valid for travel everyday, May 1 through May 23, 2011 only

 

[Lewisc]

A lot fewer DINGS in the past year. Fewer DINGS to Orlando.DING prices aren't much better then sale fares.

SW is now offering their better fares via their weekly sales and not really through DING.

 

[jordancej]

May DINGS are here! BUT...

NO ORLANDO DINGS!

Rats!!! I feel the same way!

 

[loveswdw]

A lot fewer DINGS in the past year. Fewer DINGS to Orlando.DING prices aren't much better then sale fares.

SW is now offering their better fares via their weekly sales and not really through DING.

I totally agree with you. And they are definitely just using DING for its original purpose...moving unsold seats. The DINGs are MUCH closer to the travel date. Several years ago I bought DING fares for our October trip on July 4th. I haven't seen a DING to Orlando from my market (Louisville) in a long, long time. But I'd take a $99 DING over the lowest $159 Wanna Get Away Fare they are offering now--which is surely to increase too!

 

[loveswdw]

NO ORLANDO DINGS!


Tampa Bay Offers
Tampa Bay to Birmingham for $93 One-Way!
- Fare is valid for travel every day, May 1 through May 23, 2011 only

 

[TamaraQT]

I need flights from PHL to MCO...dates 8/24 to 9/3. I am hoping for a DING or a price drop because the lowest I am seeing right now is $160 each way and one of them isnt even non-stop!

 

[loveswdw]

NO ORLANDO DINGS!

Tampa Bay Offers
Tampa Bay to Raleigh/Durham for $80 One-Way!
- Fare is valid for travel everyday, May 1 through May 23, 2011 only

 

[mickey2000]

ding !

 

[treehugnmama]

do they put fight prices up on the weekend genrally? I need to get from mco to buf oct 22 but the rates went up I went on to book today i have been watching them all week.

 

[loveswdw]

Orlando Offers
Orlando to Raleigh/Durham for $80 One-Way!
- Fare is valid for travel every day, May 1 through May 23, 2011 only


NO TAMPA DINGS TODAY!

 

[jordancej]

do they put fight prices up on the weekend genrally? I need to get from mco to buf oct 22 but the rates went up I went on to book today i have been watching them all week.

For Southwest Airlines, they change flight prices every Tuesday and Saturday morning. Keep checking regularly, I check every week and then buy when I think its the lowest it will go. Always remember though, if you find a cheaper price you can always return your ticket and get a credit. Hope that helps!

For other airline companies, I'm not sure... maybe others here could help?

 

[loveswdw]

Orlando Offers
Orlando to Ft. Lauderdale for $62 One-Way!
- Fare is valid for travel every day, May 1 through May 23, 2011 only


NO TAMPA DINGS TODAY!

Those of you hoping for DINGs to destinations other than Florida markets and the southern US probably shouldn't get your hopes up too high.

 

[jordancej]

Those of you hoping for DINGs to destinations other than Florida markets and the southern US probably shouldn't get your hopes up too high.

Wow! I'm just so shocked on the price of flights this year.... usually I can fly super cheap from Houston to MCO, but wow... this year... Ouchy on the prices!