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

[jenseib]

So the points each passenger is estimated to get is based on cost, because the points for the $140 fare are less than the points for $175 fare - same day/time/minutes/airports. If I do not rebook at a lower fare when it magically appears, then I can keep the higher points for two years, flight day to flight day. But if I rebook at the lower fare - I have to try to deal with credits that look like dollars (but not cash) for each person that are not points to fly within one year from when I rebook the cheaper fare. Seems to me that keeping the higher points may actually have a better chance of getting utilized, if you visit Disney minimally every two years.

no. not sure what the 2 year thing is that you are talking about, but the credits have to be used within a year from the day you book, not the day you adjust.

 

[alipink3]

So we are looking at doing a family vacation Oct 2016. . What are the tricks and tips for getting our airfare as affordable as possible?

 

[Disneylover99]

So we are looking at doing a family vacation Oct 2016. . What are the tricks and tips for getting our airfare as affordable as possible?

Book it the moment fares for next October get released. This year, Oct. fares were released February 19th.

 

[alipink3]

Book it the moment fares for next October get released. This year, Oct. fares were released February 19th.

Do Southwest Fares every lower? If they do, can I get a refund for the difference? Even $10 is a big savings when there are 7 of us going.

 

[Disneylover99]

Do Southwest Fares every lower? If they do, can I get a refund for the difference? Even $10 is a big savings when there are 7 of us going.

Fares do fluctuate. But they never seem to be as low as opening day, for us anyways, out of Buffalo. You won't get a refund, but you can get a credit if you see that your flight is lower. You must use the credit within one year of your original booking date.

 

[jenseib]

Do Southwest Fares every lower? If they do, can I get a refund for the difference? Even $10 is a big savings when there are 7 of us going.

I have never found the best price on the day they are released but others seem to think they are. I have actually seen them go up and or down on release day in just a matter of hours. I keep watching and many times I find them lower later.
You can adjust it for credit that has to be used with in a year from original purchase date.

 

[DisneyFan83]

Hopefully this is the best place to post this question. Usually I fly AA, but am considering SW on this next trip. I prefer to book my Disney trip over the phone via their travel agents because I usually have questions, etc to ask, and I typically just book my flight that way through them directly. I was wondering if I can also book SW flights that way (since it's not available as a choice through Disney's site, I wasn't sure if it's the same over the phone or not), or if it's better to bypass the flights and do it myself through SW's website? Also, does anyone know when November / December dates will be released for flights? Thank you!

 

[jenseib]

Hopefully this is the best place to post this question. Usually I fly AA, but am considering SW on this next trip. I prefer to book my Disney trip over the phone via their travel agents because I usually have questions, etc to ask, and I typically just book my flight that way through them directly. I was wondering if I can also book SW flights that way (since it's not available as a choice through Disney's site, I wasn't sure if it's the same over the phone or not), or if it's better to bypass the flights and do it myself through SW's website? Also, does anyone know when November / December dates will be released for flights? Thank you!

you have to book SW yourself

 

[ABCastillo]

Hopefully this is the best place to post this question. Usually I fly AA, but am considering SW on this next trip. I prefer to book my Disney trip over the phone via their travel agents because I usually have questions, etc to ask, and I typically just book my flight that way through them directly. I was wondering if I can also book SW flights that way (since it's not available as a choice through Disney's site, I wasn't sure if it's the same over the phone or not), or if it's better to bypass the flights and do it myself through SW's website? Also, does anyone know when November / December dates will be released for flights? Thank you!

I believe the nov and dec flights will be posted in May.

I usually book through the SWA website but you can also book by phone. Either way it is directly with SWA.

 

[DisneyFan83]

Thank you both, very much! That's what I needed to know!

 

[WDW88]

Does SWA release their fares at the stroke of midnight on May 17 for November flights? I am one to stay up to book fastpasses and Get up crazy early for ADRs, so I will have no problem setting the clock for flight booking. I just don't know for what time or time zone to set my alarm. Anyone know?

 

[MrsHull]

Do you prefer Southwest over other airlines? Why or why not?

How low can the release date price go?

 

[Disney before Sally]

Southwest is always cheaper from my local airport, but I will pay more for a direct flight. To Orlando, Southwest has a direct flight for us. I can check two bags for no additional cost with Southwest. They are yanked and ripped and bruised checked bags - but that happens on every airline. I can make changes to the lowest Get Away fares, without incurring additional fees - although any refund is in points. The only additional fees I've needed are the Early Bird check-in. For two or more travelers this becomes more of a need when you want to sit together because Southwest uses cattle herding instead of assigned seats.

 

[MrsHull]

Southwest is always cheaper from my local airport, but I will pay more for a direct flight. To Orlando, Southwest has a direct flight for us. I can check two bags for no additional cost with Southwest. They are yanked and ripped and bruised checked bags - but that happens on every airline. I can make changes to the lowest Get Away fares, without incurring additional fees - although any refund is in points. The only additional fees I've needed are the Early Bird check-in. For two or more travelers this becomes more of a need when you want to sit together because Southwest uses cattle herding instead of assigned seats.

The ability to change does seem pretty convenient. I found airfare through another airline at $311/per person round trip today. If we swap EBCI fees for baggage fees (we would have to pack more lightly to do this, with only two checked bags total), then the price is slightly more than I would anticipate paying, judging by the current SW fares for October. Just not sure if I should go on and book or hope that SW is as cheap as I figure it could be.

Is there a way to see historical flight fares?

 

[edk35]

How do people even get codes and how much does it save??

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Is it possible to book some tickets with rapid rewards and some with cash on the same confirmation number? I couldn't figure out a way to do it online, and wondered if they might have been able to do it for me if I'd called? Also, are all the rates available when calling? I seem to remember there are (or at least used to be) web only rates. Thanks.

I now have a bunch of confirmation numbers to check in, but I won't complain too much because some of the flights were free.

 

[ABCastillo]

Is it possible to book some tickets with rapid rewards and some with cash on the same confirmation number? I couldn't figure out a way to do it online, and wondered if they might have been able to do it for me if I'd called? Also, are all the rates available when calling? I seem to remember there are (or at least used to be) web only rates. Thanks.

I now have a bunch of confirmation numbers to check in, but I won't complain too much because some of the flights were free.

You will still end up with a bunch of confirmation numbers. I kept them all written down together to make online check in easier. Overall it still works ok considering the flights are free.

 

[Disneylvr]

I am about to purchase tickets for our September trip this morning because the fare is down to $315 RT but this means taking an early morning flight home if we want to get it at this price. Am I understanding this correct.....if I go ahead and purchase those flights today and in the upcoming weeks the later morning/afternoon flights on our departure day go down in price I can change to those flights as long as the total fare is $315 or lower?

 

[elgerber]

I am about to purchase tickets for our September trip this morning because the fare is down to $315 RT but this means taking an early morning flight home if we want to get it at this price. Am I understanding this correct.....if I go ahead and purchase those flights today and in the upcoming weeks the later morning/afternoon flights on our departure day go down in price I can change to those flights as long as the total fare is $315 or lower?

I would book the flights as one way flights, that way you only have to worry about changing the return flights and not risking the fare going up on your flight down there.

 

[Disneylvr]

I would book the flights as one way flights, that way you only have to worry about changing the return flights and not risking the fare going up on your flight down there.

And that wouldn't change anything about being able to use resort check in, correct?