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[dez1978]

Per SW, this not supposed to happen anymore. They stopped recycling boarding positions about six months ago. Policy now is that they will extend C beyond 45 if necessary.

I sent sw a message asking and the answer was that is was likely a cancellation and some one else had been given that spot

 

[dez1978]

I was thinking also possible the Posters EBCI got lost or deleted somehow. Normally it carries over if changes are made. But it can get lost if certain changes are made to the flight. Ex, I purchased it for a nonstop flight, which SW changed to a connecting flight. There was a nonstop with a new flight number so I called to move to that flight. My EBCI did not carry over because the arrival/ departure cities no longer matched. Customer service did refund what I paid but I did have to repurchase EBCI.

No, my EBCI was fine. It didn’t get deleted. Just someone got ahead of me without it.

 

[leeniewdw]

Finally my RDU flight actually changed and went down. It's 2000 points less, but I have a CP with it. So I have to cancel the CP, then change the flight to the same one, then add CP back? For whatever reason that makes me nervous.

Edit: not it's the same in points actually, lol. I was looking at a different intinerary.

 

[barb969]

Finally my RDU flight actually changed and went down. It's 2000 points less, but I have a CP with it. So I have to cancel the CP, then change the flight to the same one, then add CP back? For whatever reason that makes me nervous.

If you have time you can call. 1-800-435-9792
I don't like changing online as I'm afraid I'll lose my early bird.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Here's your friendly reminder that Southwest Airlines next schedule release is expected to occur on WEDNESDAY December 8th. For those planning to snag flights, set those calendar reminders so you don't forget! I'll post additional reminders as the date draws nearer.

Currently SW is offering flights through 4/24/22 and this next release will take their schedule out to 6/4/22. THIS IS A MAJOR ADJUSTMENT FROM MY PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS! Previously this extension was going to cover all of summer through Labor Day, they have now cut 3 months from this release.

For those that care about "release timing" it can vary, but here are the recent "go live" of previous releases:

Release Date // Time (eastern)
06/10/21 // 7:15am
04/01/21 // 9:10am
12/10/20 // 7:15am
08/13/20 // 9:15am
05/28/20 // 9:06am
03/12/20 // 9:40am

 

[leeniewdw]

Thanks for this update. It chops off my late June travel from the release. Hmmm.

 

[Gitelfor]

Here's your friendly reminder that Southwest Airlines next schedule release is expected to occur on WEDNESDAY December 8th. For those planning to snag flights, set those calendar reminders so you don't forget! I'll post additional reminders as the date draws nearer.

Currently SW is offering flights through 4/24/22 and this next release will take their schedule out to 6/4/22. THIS IS A MAJOR ADJUSTMENT FROM MY PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS! Previously this extension was going to cover all of summer through Labor Day, they have now cut 3 months from this release.

For those that care about "release timing" it can vary, but here are the recent "go live" of previous releases:

Release Date // Time (eastern)
06/10/21 // 7:15am
04/01/21 // 9:10am
12/10/20 // 7:15am
08/13/20 // 9:15am
05/28/20 // 9:06am
03/12/20 // 9:40am

In case you had not noticed it before, Southwest changed the next booking window back on November 1. They can sneak things in, sometimes.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

In case you had not noticed it before, Southwest changed the next booking window back on November 1. They can sneak things in, sometimes.
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I had noticed, just had been too busy to go back and pull my previous notifications and provide a full update. I provide this information in over a dozen different channels.

 

[hsmamato2]

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

I hear you! there used to a lot of choices nonstop out of BDL!

 

[Neener16]

I hear you! there used to a lot of choices nonstop out of BDL!

I agree, very depressing!!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Thanks for this update @SouthFayetteFan. Takes some pressure off as our travel dates are late August so no need to buy flights almost 9 months in advance. Thankful!

 

[aokeefe]

Thanks for the update @SouthFayetteFan. I hadn't noticed the date changed thru June only. Bummer bc I'm looking for summer flights. I guess it at least gives me more time to earn more points with Christmas spending!

 

[nicko]

Finally my RDU flight actually changed and went down. It's 2000 points less, but I have a CP with it. So I have to cancel the CP, then change the flight to the same one, then add CP back? For whatever reason that makes me nervous.

Edit: not it's the same in points actually, lol. I was looking at a different intinerary.

It always makes me a bit queasy cancelling my CP as well when rebooking for a lower fair.

What I do is try a test booking for 6 seats to see if there are at least 6 seats available. Obviously I don't complete the transaction. With at least 6 seats available your are likely safe cancelling the CP to rebook and then grabbing a new CP. Just do it quickly.
I avoid calling because the hold times are ridiculous and I have found that as soon as a SW rep has touched my booking, I can no longer make additional changes online. I have to call instead. Good luck.

 

[Avery&Todd]

It always makes me a bit queasy cancelling my CP as well when rebooking for a lower fair.

What I do is try a test booking for 6 seats to see if there are at least 6 seats available. Obviously I don't complete the transaction. With at least 6 seats available your are likely safe cancelling the CP to rebook and then grabbing a new CP. Just do it quickly.
I avoid calling because the hold times are ridiculous and I have found that as soon as a SW rep has touched my booking, I can no longer make additional changes online. I have to call instead. Good luck.

I have also changed my flights, with a CP attached, through FB messenger! They've always been quite helpful and it can be quicker than via phone!

 

[jo-jo]

Has anyone flown out of phila recently? I've been trying to fine out if Phila has curbside checkin operating and can't find a thing.

I was thrilled when someone in another thread posted that curbside at MCO is operating.



My old school brain realized I could text SW. They DO have curbside checking, but depending on staffing, they may not be open at all times.

 

[bsmcneil]

Since this is SW related but not specifically about transportation, it may be that this isn't the right place (I did post in the Credit Card thread, too) - but since this is sort of all things SW, I thought I'd try here, too. Does anyone know for sure which streaming services count towards the 2p/$1 that SW introduced for their CC earlier this fall? I haven't seen a listing anywhere!

 

[PCFriar80]

Most Costco members probably already know this but thought I would throw a PSA out here.
$500 SWA eGift Cards for $449.99. Limit 5.

 

[Leigh L]

Most Costco members probably already know this but thought I would throw a PSA out here.
$500 SWA eGift Cards for $449.99. Limit 5.

Thanks, I didn't see that!

 

[Kazi7]

So sorry but I'm new to the SW perks and I'm confused. I will get the 125,000 points from the new credit card spending + bonuses in early 2022. So I understand that will allow me to have the companion pass for 2022 to the end of 2023. What I don't understand is the A-list status. Do my 125,000 points do anything towards that? How do I get that perk? I only fly 3 or 4 round trips a year, so I won't meet it with flights.

 

[EACarlson]

So sorry but I'm new to the SW perks and I'm confused. I will get the 125,000 points from the new credit card spending + bonuses in early 2022. So I understand that will allow me to have the companion pass for 2022 to the end of 2023. What I don't understand is the A-list status. Do my 125,000 points do anything towards that? How do I get that perk? I only fly 3 or 4 round trips a year, so I won't meet it with flights.

You fly a lot and/or spend a lot of money flying on SW. You need 35,000 TQP to get A list or 25 segments. You only get 1,500 TQP for each $10,000 in CC spend so without flying you aren't going to get it.