I LUV Southwest!

[threeboysmom]

Boo! All I got was an email that says I can get 30% off buying or gifting points.

That's what I got too. And as far as I can tell, it's no bargain.

I clicked the link in the email to check out the 30% discount since I do need to book flights for October.

To get enough points for the flight I wanted, I would have needed to spend $240.63 plus the $5/each way fee when I book so $250.63.

However, if I just pay CASH for the exact flight, it comes to $238.

And that's WITH the 30% discount. Go figure...

Southwest must really think we're stupid...

 

[jimandami]

That's what I got too. And as far as I can tell, it's no bargain. I clicked the link in the email to check out the 30% discount since I do need to book flights for October. To get enough points for the flight I wanted, I would have needed to spend $240.63 plus the $5/each way fee when I book so $250.63. However, if I just pay CASH for the exact flight, it comes to $238. And that's WITH the 30% discount. Go figure... Southwest must really think we're stupid...

I think it's more just for those who might need a couple thousand extra points to book their flights.

 

[bjscheel]

I got 500 points and 20% off. But I don't think I'll be able to use it. We have flights booked already, with EBCI. So I think I would have to actually cancel the flights and rebook with the code. I am worried I would lose my EBCI.

It's possible though that after the change, the 20% off won't be any cheaper than what I've already got.

 

[sayheyrenee]

I got a letter with 500 miles to jump start my vacation. That's all the letter said. No discount, just free points. I have the regular card.

 

[NHTikiBeckie]

It's because of the devaluation that is going into effect after March. The flights are about to cost more $$$ and points to book, so they are trying to soften the blow.

 

[bksomody]

I've been thinking about signing up for the progrm. Can the points be redeemed for a ticket in anyones name? Could I book a flight for DM using my points?

 

[MarthaJr.]

I got a rock...

ditto...

 

[mrsheppo]

DH & I both have the Southwest card and we got nothing

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

I've been thinking about signing up for the progrm. Can the points be redeemed for a ticket in anyones name? Could I book a flight for DM using my points?

You may book in anyone's name.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

I got 500 points and 20% off. But I don't think I'll be able to use it. We have flights booked already, with EBCI. So I think I would have to actually cancel the flights and rebook with the code. I am worried I would lose my EBCI.

It's possible though that after the change, the 20% off won't be any cheaper than what I've already got.

I know if you simply change your reservation, the conf. # stays the same, then you keep your EBCI. If you must cancel the res and start a new one, you will lose your EBCI.


Oh and no bonus pts for me. Only the offer for the discount to buy points. Darn. Where's the luv?

 

[leelee9878]

I as well got the 1,000 point bonus and 20% off code. I got the credit card last year and honestly that's the only reason I fly them right now cause of the miles we received.

 

[thumperjr9]

I received this e-mail too and wondered if was padding (breaking the blow) for the point valuation increase at the end of the month... Nothing in America is free... LOL...

I was thinking the same thing since the 20% discount isn't good until the point value decreases. I received the email that says 1000 bonus points and 20% discount. However they didn't add 1000 points to my account!!

 

[MAJPLO]

I got a rock...

sorry. Not funny that you "got a rock" just the expression and the reference really had me laughing.

 

[MELSMICE]

My husband and one of my daughters each got 50,000 points! Nice surprise!

 

[jimandami]

My husband and one of my daughters each got 50,000 points! Nice surprise!

Wait....what??? They just got 50,000 surprise points?

 

[MELSMICE]

Wait....what??? They just got 50,000 surprise points?

Wait......my bad......I just double checked. It said they could receive $50,000 for opening the SW Visa.

My husband already has a SW Visa for his business so he's not opening another one and neither is our daughter.

Would have been nice though!

 

[disfanforlife]

Wait......my bad......I just double checked. It said they could receive $50,000 for opening the SW Visa.

My husband already has a SW Visa for his business so he's not opening another one and neither is our daughter.

Would have been nice though!

My husband got that email too. I already have the SW visa so we are not sure if we want another one or not. Anyone know how long you have to keep the card before canceling? Maybe I will cancel mine and let him get one!

 

[jimandami]

Wait......my bad......I just double checked. It said they could receive $50,000 for opening the SW Visa. My husband already has a SW Visa for his business so he's not opening another one and neither is our daughter. Would have been nice though!

Awww...too bad! I was going to be super jealous though

 

[jimandami]

If you already have one and received 50,000 points this year, it's a better plan to open another different SW card in your name because then you will get to 110,000 points and get a companion pass.

 

[disfanforlife]

If you already have one and received 50,000 points this year, it's a better plan to open another different SW card in your name because then you will get to 110,000 points and get a companion pass.

I got mine more than a year ago. Didn't know about the companion pass or I would have done that. Maybe close mine, and have my husband get two?!