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[CouponGirl]

I meant that we're flying in Dec. 2 people, 1 companion pass. Perhaps I misunderstood, but it sounds like I only needed to purchase the EBCI for me and it would apply to my CP person? We both have SW CC, so I added EBCI to us both. I guess I thought the posts indicated my CP person didn't need to pay for theirs.

Oh, I’m sorry, I think it’s me who misunderstood. I was thinking for just normal checkin with a companion pass. I don’t have any experience with early bird check in.

 

[elgerber]

I don’t know that you wasted two...all of their red “fine print” says the companion must check in separately.

I’d be hesitant to assume they check them in automatically unless a lot of people start reporting that has happened to them. We flew in September and one of the ways we were not in sequential order. (I believe it was only one number in between)

We flew last week, and I only purchased one EBCI. I had A39 and CP had A40 on both legs of our flight.

 

[leeniewdw]

We flew last week, and I only purchased one EBCI. I had A39 and CP had A40 on both legs of our flight.

Thanks. And I presume I can't retract the one I unnecessarily add to my CP?

 

[LadybugsMum]

There are still non stop to Orlando. Because if I want to fly to RDU from MHT, I have to change planes in Orlando. 10 hr trip as opposed to 4 or 5. I hear what you are saying. There used to be multiple flights…

Do you have any guidance on EBCI for flying out of RDU to MCO?

 

[Cruzin’Sisters]

Do you have any guidance on EBCI for flying out of RDU to MCO?

Sorry, no. I have always been able to get A or B boarding passes right at 24 hr mark. My son is fully grown now and can sit wherever he likes.

 

[jkelly86]

I apologize for asking this because I think it's already been covered here, but I can't find it! What happens with A-list check-in if they have a CP travrling with them? Also, the highest annual fee SW Visa (Priority?) has 4 upgraded boardings per year instead of the free EBCI's correct? I have not had luck with upgraded boarding availability.

 

[Gitelfor]

I apologize for asking this because I think it's already been covered here, but I can't find it! What happens with A-list check-in if they have a CP travrling with them? Also, the highest annual fee SW Visa (Priority?) has 4 upgraded boardings per year instead of the free EBCI's correct? I have not had luck with upgraded boarding availability.

A-Lister with a CP should have sequential boarding numbers for the two, with the Companion as low as A16 and the CP holder as low as A17.

You are correct about the new credit card perks. Word of warning, though, if purchasing the BS upgraded boarding position at the gate. If you only purchase for the CP holder, under the assumption that the Companion gets a sequential boarding number, that probably won’t work. I know someone who purchased upgraded boarding at the gate, which turned out to be A15. His companion had to board at the position assigned at T-24, which was B38. Neither customer had A-List status.

What I’m not sure about, however, is what happens if the CP holder purchases one upgraded boarding at the gate, lower than A15. Will the agent pull another upgraded boarding position for the Companion, without charging for it, so both board together under the CP guidelines?

 

[rangerxenos]

Sorry that’s how your trip started.
I wish SW would stop taking away their non-stop flights from MHT to MCO.
I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

There's only one non stop flight for me coming home to BDL from MCO in December. There used to be 3 a day!

 

[Gitelfor]

There is an update to the 2022 schedule extension. The next extension only will go thru 06/04/2022.

We are currently accepting air reservations through April 24, 2022. On December 8, 2021 we will open our schedule for sale through June 4th, 2022. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Also if everyone is on the same roundtrip confirmation number, we MUST purchase EBCI for EVERYONE in the party correct? No purchasing for 1 or 2 instead of all 3 to ensure that at least the older kid is with a parent? (we don't qualify for family boarding)
. thanks

If you all want to sit together then yes, you must purchase EBCI for all.

An exception to 'booking for all' is when we travel with my parents. They like to board early and sit as close to the front as possible. My DD and I do not need to board early or sit with them so I purchase EBCI for them (after completing the ticket purchase for all 4 of us). They sit together and we sit together but I choose not to pay EBCI for my DD and I.

 

[Avery&Todd]

so if this is my flight down to MCO and it's sold out in all categories, does this mean it's a full flight or perhaps they're pondering removing the flight?

it's next Wednesday!!

 

[scrappinginontario]

so if this is my flight down to MCO and it's sold out in all categories, does this mean it's a full flight or perhaps they're pondering removing the flight?

it's next Wednesday!!

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Yikes!! I hope for your sake it means it's full. Have you noticed the price increasing before it was listed as 'Unavailable'?

 

[Gitelfor]

so if this is my flight down to MCO and it's sold out in all categories, does this mean it's a full flight or perhaps they're pondering removing the flight?

it's next Wednesday!!

Did you try searching your flight for the day after and day before your departure date? If the flight shows available for those dates, your flight is probably sold out, IMHO. You could also call and ask, for more peace of mind.

 

[Avery&Todd]

Yikes!! I hope for your sake it means it's full. Have you noticed the price increasing before it was listed as 'Unavailable'?

Yes -I had posted earlier that we got this flight for just over 9k/ticket and it was up to 30k and then I saw it at almost 40k..

that can't be good...perhaps they're going to cancel it??

if they're going to do that then I need them to do it now and now later....so I can make other plans!

 

[Avery&Todd]

Yikes!! I hope for your sake it means it's full. Have you noticed the price increasing before it was listed as 'Unavailable'?

OK -so in a moment of panic I reached out to SW via FB and asked them and they said that my flight is SOLD OUT!!!

WOOT! I guess that's better than being cancelled!!

I also noticed that most of the flights coming home on Sunday are sold out of Wanna Get Away fares:

 

[Lsdolphin]

So I just saved another $20 off flights I booked back on the day SwA schedule opened thru April 24th. my flights have dropped 5X since I booked. I can’t believe I’m checking everyday! I now have $182 credit including credits from flights for Dec and Feb. I was also able to save $300 with the new AP resort discount that dropped this am.

 

[Gitelfor]

So I just saved another $20 off flights I booked back on the day SwA schedule opened thru April 24th. my flights have dropped 5X since I booked. I can’t believe I’m checking everyday! I now have $182 credit including credits from flights for Dec and Feb. I was also able to save $300 with the new AP resort discount that dropped this am.

That's great news!

They had a new "sale" that started today. I also saved on some flights, earlier this morning.

A reminder for those with travel credits...if you use more than one credit toward purchase of a new flight, all credits used for that flight will inherit the expiration date of the oldest credit.

 

[Lsdolphin]

That's great news!

They had a new "sale" that started today. I also saved on some flights, earlier this morning.

A reminder for those with travel credits...if you use more than one credit toward purchase of a new flight, all credits used for that flight will inherit the expiration date of the oldest credit.

Also, i might be wrong but I think you can only use up to 2 refund credits on a reservation so I plan to book 2-one ways flights so I can use 4 travel fund credits.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I received today's email also and decided to check my flights again. I was able to save almost 5,000 points (just under 2,500 pts/person) by leave 3 hours later. It will mean pretty much just checking in, unpacking and getting ready for the following day when we arrive but was worth it for those extra points.

LOL, and other Canadians may understand, gives me a few more shopping hours before our flight to grab the things we've missed by not being able to 'hop across the border' for the past 20 months!!

 

[leeniewdw]

It's so interesting as every time people post about fares/points-needed dropping, I check and my itineraries have gone up in price/points. At this point I'm just praying we don't get canceled or have our direct turn into a connecting. I'll consider that a win.