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[MamaBear58]

On the last release day (March 3/14) everything was online and bookable at 6:10am Eastern time.

Thanks...was going to ask the same thing. Unfortunately it's also my 180 day, so I have a LOT to do that morning!

 

[stefplus3]

Can anyone tell me if $1270 total is good for 5 people Providence to Orlando July 19-26? Southwest of course.

 

[KaLyn]

Can anyone tell me if $1270 total is good for 5 people Providence to Orlando July 19-26? Southwest of course.

Considering I paid $1300 for 4 people from Pittsburgh to Orlando, I'd say that's pretty good!

 

[stefplus3]

thanks! I just booked it. Too bad the specials they have now are either before or after july!

 

[Maine-iac]

On the last release day (March 3/14) everything was online and bookable at 6:10am Eastern time.

So I should be safe being up and on the computer at 6 am? I am looking for flights out of PWM and with it being a smaller airport there are not many SW flights going in and out of there.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

So I should be safe being up and on the computer at 6 am? I am looking for flights out of PWM and with it being a smaller airport there are not many SW flights going in and out of there.

You should be... I had set my alarm for 6am & just started refreshing the booking page.. it became book able at about 6:10am eastern. I was beginning to wonder if they'd delayed the booking date to a later one - all of a sudden it was go time

 

[Maine-iac]

You should be... I had set my alarm for 6am & just started refreshing the booking page.. it became book able at about 6:10am eastern. I was beginning to wonder if they'd delayed the booking date to a later one - all of a sudden it was go time

Awesome.Thank you!!

 

[macsandy1957]

Hello! I am planning a WDW trip for myself and my adult mentally handicapped son in late October. I have never used points for flying before and wanted to be certain that I can use my points for a ticket for both of us. I don't actually have my points yet, although I've reached my $2000 spending, and my statement date will be May 8, so I'm assuming that a few days later I'll have the points. So in case, with my rambling, you missed my question, can I use my points for plane tickets for both myself and my son? TIA!!

Oh, forgot to ask! I see you all talking about checking in 24 hours ahead, but we will be on a cruise ship and don't know how we could check in from there???

 

[bjscheel]

Hello! I am planning a WDW trip for myself and my adult mentally handicapped son in late October. I have never used points for flying before and wanted to be certain that I can use my points for a ticket for both of us. I don't actually have my points yet, although I've reached my $2000 spending, and my statement date will be May 8, so I'm assuming that a few days later I'll have the points. So in case, with my rambling, you missed my question, can I use my points for plane tickets for both myself and my son? TIA!!

Oh, forgot to ask! I see you all talking about checking in 24 hours ahead, but we will be on a cruise ship and don't know how we could check in from there???

Absolutely you can buy a ticket for him. I bought tickets for all 4 of us with points. Just log into your account and choose 2 tickets, it will ask you who the travelers are.

Since you may not be able to check in at 24 hours, just pay for Early Bird Check In when you buy the tickets. Or you can add it later too. SW will check you in automatically at 36 hours, and you can just print your boarding passes either at your hotel or at the airport when you get there.

 

[Melany502]

Thanks...was going to ask the same thing. Unfortunately it's also my 180 day, so I have a LOT to do that morning!

Ugh same here!!!

 

[macsandy1957]

Absolutely you can buy a ticket for him. I bought tickets for all 4 of us with points. Just log into your account and choose 2 tickets, it will ask you who the travelers are.

Since you may not be able to check in at 24 hours, just pay for Early Bird Check In when you buy the tickets. Or you can add it later too. SW will check you in automatically at 36 hours, and you can just print your boarding passes either at your hotel or at the airport when you get there.

Oh, thanks so much!!!

 

[BellsFam]

So SW does not charge to change flights? Only the difference in fare? What if your new flight is cheaper than the existing do you get a refund?

 

[stacielee]

So SW does not charge to change flights? Only the difference in fare? What if your new flight is cheaper than the existing do you get a refund?

No charge to change, only the difference in fare. If your new flight is cheaper, or your original flight drops in price, you get a credit that you have to keep track of, it's good for a year from the date the flight was originally purchased.

 

[BellsFam]

No charge to change, only the difference in fare. If your new flight is cheaper, or your original flight drops in price, you get a credit that you have to keep track of, it's good for a year from the date the flight was originally purchased.

O.K. thanks!

 

[macsandy1957]

I was sooooo happy to see that my 50,000 points are there ready to use today, so jumped over to Southwest's site to get our tickets for October and BAM!! the prices have gone up dramatically since yesterday. Yesterday the flight we needed was $209 (one way Tulsa to Orlando), today it is $264. So now I don't have enough points for two round trip tickets, unless November's prices are a lot lower. So what do I do, go ahead and book it at $264 or wait to see if it will come down? Is it possible that it will come down again?

 

[bjscheel]

They go up and down all the time. You still have quite a bit of time. I bet they come back down at some point- you will just have to check frequently. And once you see a price you can afford with points, go ahead and book it so you've got it. If it comes down more, you can always get the extra points put back in your account!

 

[macsandy1957]

They go up and down all the time. You still have quite a bit of time. I bet they come back down at some point- you will just have to check frequently. And once you see a price you can afford with points, go ahead and book it so you've got it. If it comes down more, you can always get the extra points put back in your account!

Oh, thanks for giving me hope!!! I've been checking the prices twice a day waiting, oh so patiently, for my points to show up! Now I'll just go on checking often and when it goes down, I'll snag a couple. Thanks again, this is such a helpful board.

 

[lisam427]

i am going to disney in september for free dining. when would be the best time to book to get the cheapest flights.

 

[arbarks]

Has anyone purchased points for their trip? Prices haven't been released yet for November but I'll probably be a little shy for one flight and it looks like the points can be purchased at 25% off.

Also, if I purchase, would those points be available immediately?

 

[stacielee]

Has anyone purchased points for their trip? Prices haven't been released yet for November but I'll probably be a little shy for one flight and it looks like the points can be purchased at 25% off.

Also, if I purchase, would those points be available immediately?

From the SW website: Please allow 72 hours for points to post to your Rapid Rewards account.

When I've transferred points, it's happened within 1 day.