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[juliehoey]

I was expecting much less in price for what I just booked this morning. I couldn't wait it out because as of now there is only one late flight home from MCO on Sundays in August. Hope they open the 8:40pm. SW was $328 rt, USAir this morning was $468 for same trip.

 

[MamaBear58]

Point values for my October flights are kinda crazy, double the points to go to Orlando, than I spent for NYC for June.

New to Southwest..by point values do you mean Rapid Rewards? You're trying to "spend" them for a flight and it's costing you more than you thought?

 

[MamaBear58]

I was expecting much less in price for what I just booked this morning. I couldn't wait it out because as of now there is only one late flight home from MCO on Sundays in August. Hope they open the 8:40pm. SW was $328 rt, USAir this morning was $468 for same trip.

I would say that you're still ahead of the game, because with USAir you'd have to pay baggage fees. If the 8:40 opens will SW let you switch to it, or with they charge you?

 

[ksloane]

I have no idea of what it has cost in the past, but I do know they went up from (I think) 50 points per dollar to 60 points per dollar...

I just booked my first flight on points.

I am now on hold because my daughter should have enough points for her flight to be free, but I can't remember the login to her account. *sigh*

 

[HaViet]

Question:

Are SW prices different if you book 1 or multiple travelers?

I check prices for BDL to MCO, and for a single traveler it is $216.

Once I put in multiple travelers, the same flight increased by $15 each. Is this how SW, or the airlines industry, operates?

It seems a little strange for me that prices would increase for multiple travelers, such as family.

 

[ksloane]

Question:

Are SW prices different if you book 1 or multiple travelers?

I check prices for BDL to MCO, and for a single traveler it is $216.

Once I put in multiple travelers, the same flight increased by $15 each. Is this how SW, or the airlines industry, operates?

It seems a little strange for me that prices would increase for multiple travelers, such as family.

My understanding is they only have so many seats at each price so maybe there is only one seat left at that price?

 

[ksloane]

Ugh! Trying to get in touch with group travel. Can't even get on hold...just a busy signal.

 

[MamaBear58]

I was expecting much less in price for what I just booked this morning. I couldn't wait it out because as of now there is only one late flight home from MCO on Sundays in August. Hope they open the 8:40pm. SW was $328 rt, USAir this morning was $468 for same trip.

This is my concern. We don't leave until 11/15, so I have to wait until May 19th to see the SW flights (which also happens to be my 180 days for ADRs--thankfully I'm using Dreams Unlimited so I guess I need to have them do my ADRs that morning!). I also saw a lot of changes in the schedule this morning. I'm afraid that I won't like SW's times and by then all the USAir flights will be gone. Wondering if I just need to cough up the larger USAir costs to book and be done. I am using credit card rewards, but I still hate to use more rewards that I have to. So uncertain.

 

[ksloane]

Ugh! Trying to get in touch with group travel. Can't even get on hold...just a busy signal.

And I am still getting a busy signal....

 

[katema52]

For future information SW opened the dates online at about 6:15 am est. I don't know if that's the normal time or not, but it was the time today. I had to book about 15 flights this morning some cash, some points. In about 1/2 hour the price went up. I tried to book 5 at one time and the price had gone up before I put in all the names! I then did two, and got the cheaper rate. Three at the more expensive rate.

 

[ksloane]

For future information SW opened the dates online at about 6:15 am est. I don't know if that's the normal time or not, but it was the time today. I had to book about 15 flights this morning some cash, some points. In about 1/2 hour the price went up. I tried to book 5 at one time and the price had gone up before I put in all the names! I then did two, and got the cheaper rate. Three at the more expensive rate.

The prices going up is why I'm aggravated that I can't get through for our group to reserve. We need 24 tickets for an August trip.

 

[KaLyn]

The prices going up is why I'm aggravated that I can't get through for our group to reserve. We need 24 tickets for an August trip.

I think they have special group rates. You may get a discount off of what's showing up online.

 

[ksloane]

I think they have special group rates. You may get a discount off of what's showing up online.

I'm hoping. But I'm not sure if it's discounted off the Wanna Get Away Fares or the Anytime Fares. I'm afraid it is the Anytime, which means it isn't even a discount.

 

[stitchlovestink]

Why? Early Bird Check-in simply guarantees you to be automatically checked in at T-36, without you having to worry about doing it yourself at T-24. It never states you will be guaranteed an A boarding position.

No, it doesn't and I have stated that for quite some time now. BUT I would also be annoyed at paying for EBCI and then getting a B boarding pass and finding that I will be boarding after family boarding, most of which did not buy EBCI. I think ALL parties who pay for EBCI should get to board prior to family boarding. YES, they CAN discontinue family boarding if they so choose. But in the same breath, I flew 12 times just last year and NEVER ONCE did they not provide family boarding and I fly from an airport busy with families flying to WDW. As a matter of fact in all the times/years I have been flying SW, I have never been on a flight where family boarding was canceled.
It's my opinion that it really isn't fair to those who purchased EBCI. I'm sure not everyone will agree.

 

[ksloane]

No, it doesn't and I have stated that for quite some time now. BUT I would also be annoyed at paying for EBCI and then getting a B boarding pass and finding that I will be boarding after family boarding, most of which did not buy EBCI. I think ALL parties who pay for EBCI should get to board prior to family boarding. YES, they CAN discontinue family boarding if they so choose. But in the same breath, I flew 12 times just last year and NEVER ONCE did they not provide family boarding and I fly from an airport busy with families flying to WDW. As a matter of fact in all the times/years I have been flying SW, I have never been on a flight where family boarding was canceled.
It's my opinion that it really isn't fair to those who purchased EBCI. I'm sure not everyone will agree.

I could have sworn I read somewhere within the last week or two that someone with EBCI did get a B...but I can't remember where so I won't swear to it.

 

[stitchlovestink]

I could have sworn I read somewhere within the last week or two that someone with EBCI did get a B...but I can't remember where so I won't swear to it.

Is it common for someone to get a 'B' boarding pass if they bought EBCI? No, I don't really think it is super common. But that being said, it is a possibility and it has happened to people. Like it was stated earlier, the only thing EBCI guarantees you is that SW will check you in for your flight 36 hours prior to departure. Since boarding passes are generally numbered based on when you check in, the earlier you check in, the better your boarding position.....except for this loophole IMO.

 

[ddluvsdisney]

I could have sworn I read somewhere within the last week or two that someone with EBCI did get a B...but I can't remember where so I won't swear to it.

Just 2 weeks ago I had EBCI and got a B pass.

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[ddluvsdisney]

Is it common for someone to get a 'B' boarding pass if they bought EBCI? No, I don't really think it is super common. But that being said, it is a possibility and it has happened to people. Like it was stated earlier, the only thing EBCI guarantees you is that SW will check you in for your flight 36 hours prior to departure. Since boarding passes are generally numbered based on when you check in, the earlier you check in, the better your boarding position.....except for this loophole IMO.

We have only flown SW for the past 10 years. It is much more difficult than it used to be to get A. we used to get EBCI and always get in A......now not so much.

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[Shelly F - Ohio]

Keep in mind A1 - A15 are reserved to the A-list rewards members so that only leaves 45 slots or 45 people who purchase the EBCI to get an A boarding position or those who check in right at the 24 hour mark. And if your departure city happens to be a connecting city for others, those folks who are on your flight because this is their connecting flight had an earlier 24 hour check in hour than you. So those A boarding position are not as plentiful.


And yes if you are purchase more booking flights for more than 8 people its best to call because you qualify for 10% discount.

 

[juliehoey]

I haven't flown SW with my kids yet; this will be our first time. Usually fly USAir but someone forgot to have lower rates! I hear conflicting information on family boarding. Friends and family say as long as you have children. But the SW site states 4 years of age and younger. Anyone clarify/experience differently? I am nervous about not sitting together. Happier to check luggage rather than jockey for position to use an overhead