Post all SW questions concerns, etc. here...

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

I'm not really sure, that's why I ended up calling....
But I think the points were from SW before they changed over to the new credit system. I was told that my points could be converted over to credits when I called - and that's what I did...
I know - this answer is clear as mud, right?

 

[mjones73]

Anyone know of any codes/deals for Feb? Taking a trip down president's day weekend to Orlando to visit friends and possibly hit one of the parks.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[WINTER]

If you have a rapid rewards number, have that handy, along with the name & birthdate of each person you're checking for credits, and call SWA. They can help you thru it. I tried checking on-line, but found I had a mixture of points and credits.... It was much easier to just call.
BTW - during the call I found out that I had an expired free flight - and the agent was able to re-instate it.
So good luck!
You won't have any "money" coming. Just credits/points you can use toward the purchase of a new flight.
HTH

I figured it out. Actually I do have $171.00 funds that I can use towards airfare. Unfortunately, they expire before I plan to travel. SW told me to call headquarters and see if they will extend my funds. Wish me luck!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

My fingers are crossed for you, Winter. Good Luck!

 

[jpgpmpcp]

Is it allowable to pack snacks in carryons and luggage? Things like fruit snacks, brownies, gold fish crackers...

 

[ksloane]

Is it allowable to pack snacks in carryons and luggage? Things like fruit snacks, brownies, gold fish crackers...

Absolutely. We take snacks every trip to Disney...



Now for my question

Anyone have an educated guess as to when we'll be able to buy October airfare. I know it won't be on the next set of dates, but just curious as to about when everyone would predict the next set of dates will be released after January 22....

 

[phillyteamhater]

Have no idea what SW codes are and this is my first time flying SW so any advice is appreciated. Leaving June 18 from Baltimore and price I got for flight for my dates were $566 for 2 people round trip. Should I book this now or will there be better deals or is there a way for me to get codes. Thanks I'm totally clueless and want to save as much as possible.

 

[Hockeyfan17]

Hi there. First time flying Southwest Airlines out of Buffalo to MCO. We are departing August 21st, and the new block of tickets go on sale January 22nd. I am guessing the price will be $139, as that is what it seems to be going for an multiple dates just prior to August 10th. For the four of us, including taxes, this works out to $1198. Should I purchase them right away, or wait for a better price? If I do purchase them right away and the price goes down, can I get a credit? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Hi Hockeyfan,
If you can, I'd purchase the tix now.
If the price goes down, you will have to contact SWA and they will issue you a credit for a future flight. But, you'll have to watch the fares - SWA won't automatically notify you of any price decreases.
HTH

 

[tzeitel]

Newbie SW flyer here Was wondering if someone could explain the boarding procedures? It will be me, DH (who walks with a cane) and DD9 (autistic).

I have been reading around and it seems like even with checking in at the 24hr mark we could all be in different boarding sections and not be able to sit together We've never flown w/o assigned seats (or pretty much knowing we would get assigned seats together once we talk to the desk agent). For sure one of us HAS to sit with DD.

I know we can get the early bird thing but even with those I have read that it does not guarantee you will have board at the same time.

 

[goofy4tink]

Newbie SW flyer here Was wondering if someone could explain the boarding procedures? It will be me, DH (who walks with a cane) and DD9 (autistic).

I have been reading around and it seems like even with checking in at the 24hr mark we could all be in different boarding sections and not be able to sit together We've never flown w/o assigned seats (or pretty much knowing we would get assigned seats together once we talk to the desk agent). For sure one of us HAS to sit with DD.

I know we can get the early bird thing but even with those I have read that it does not guarantee you will have board at the same time.

Okay....your dh may be able to preboard since he uses a cane. So I would do the online checkin, right at the 24 hr window. You will most likely get numbers in the A boarding group. Then, when you get to the gate, check in with the gate attendents and see if your dh is allowed to preboard due to his need for the cane. If he is, they may allow all three of you to board together....there's a very good chance that would happen.
If not, then just get into your assigned spots. In all probability you will be either next to each other, or very close to each other. If, for instance, you get spots A21, A27, and A30, just go back to the A32 spot and tell everyone to move up a spot. Then you'll be boarding in the A30, 31, and 32 spots. Unless it's a family that would be split up, most people are happy to move up a spot or two.
But, it's more likely that you'll be able to preboard. So, just ask.

As an aside....even if you all got various spots within the A group, and didn't ask others to move up, you would still be able to get seats together. That first person would just board, and choose the seats they wanted. They could save the addlt two seats in that row for the two other family members.

It's really only those in the C boarding group that have any issues finding seats together.

 

[5Dreamers]

Hi there. First time flying Southwest Airlines out of Buffalo to MCO. We are departing August 21st, and the new block of tickets go on sale January 22nd. I am guessing the price will be $139, as that is what it seems to be going for an multiple dates just prior to August 10th. For the four of us, including taxes, this works out to $1198. Should I purchase them right away, or wait for a better price? If I do purchase them right away and the price goes down, can I get a credit? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

We will also be first time flyers with Southwest in May. We booked it last September when the dates were released and I haven't seen a lower price come up. I don't check rates daily, however, anytime I've seen a sale, it didn't apply to BUF-MCO. Our flight time home has actually gone up $10. The price we paid ($129) is so much less than flying out of Toronto.
If you are comfortable paying $1198 (or less if it is released at $129), than I'd just book it for a direct flight. For us, we aren't planning any flights before next September, so we wouldn't use a credit even if we got one. I was ok with the price we paid, so I was ok with that.

 

[3_disprincesses]

Hi - 1st time flying SW too! I have two questions:
1 - It's just my 8year old daughter and myself flying. Will we have trouble getting seats together?

2 - How do you get a credit if your flight purchase price goes down after you've booked?

Well, I guess I have 3 questions:
3 - If I get a credit after it goes down the 1st time, what happens if the price goes down again?

I'm sorry, I may be overthinking this but I'm not comfortable with things I don't know everything about!

Thanks for your help...

 

[tamcase]

But we are flying to California for our dream vacation cruise to Hawaii for our 25th anniversary. This thread caught my eye. I am not familiar with Southwest codes. What are they? Do they send these out in emails? I have only flown with Southwest one time. I will need a code for October. The flights have not been posted yet. Any words of wisdom or advice would be greatly appreciated. We just got back from Disney a couple of weeks ago. Thanks!

 

[ARIELvsURSULA]

This is my first time planning my own WDW vacation.. any help on getting a cheaper flight would be appreciated. I'm leaving March 4th, flying out of Portland, OR. I know I need to book ASAP and it's even a little late in the running, but hey worst case scenario I have to cancel and rebook later in the year if it gets too spendy. My tax return will be here Feb 8th and I'll book as soon as I get it. Any codes or promos anyone can direct me to would be so wonderful, thanks!

 

[dissy_dee]

Hoping to get a code for booking in November.

 

[tzeitel]

Okay....your dh may be able to preboard since he uses a cane. So I would do the online checkin, right at the 24 hr window. You will most likely get numbers in the A boarding group. Then, when you get to the gate, check in with the gate attendents and see if your dh is allowed to preboard due to his need for the cane. If he is, they may allow all three of you to board together....there's a very good chance that would happen.
If not, then just get into your assigned spots. In all probability you will be either next to each other, or very close to each other. If, for instance, you get spots A21, A27, and A30, just go back to the A32 spot and tell everyone to move up a spot. Then you'll be boarding in the A30, 31, and 32 spots. Unless it's a family that would be split up, most people are happy to move up a spot or two.
But, it's more likely that you'll be able to preboard. So, just ask.

As an aside....even if you all got various spots within the A group, and didn't ask others to move up, you would still be able to get seats together. That first person would just board, and choose the seats they wanted. They could save the addlt two seats in that row for the two other family members.

It's really only those in the C boarding group that have any issues finding seats together.

Thanks for the info! I feel much better now

 

[tamcase]

Looking for codes out of Detroit going to San Diego in October and San Diego to Detroit in November. Not sure how they work, but THANKS! Going to Hawaii for our 25th anniversary

 

[Friendly Frog]

When you check you baggage at the resort for the return trip, they print your Southwest boarding passes for you at that time, don't they?

 

[triciari]

I'm pretty sure this is possible, because I've changed flights when there's a price drop, but I've never contemplated doing it in this way before:


I really want to go on a cruise at the end of February, and am trying to talk my husband into it. I want to buy the tickets now, even thought the trip is still up in the air. If we don't go, can I move them to my October trip to WDW? That will be 8 1/2 months from now. Are the funds good for only 6 months (which wouldn't work) or 1 year (which would)?