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[SouthFayetteFan]

I just called SW since our return flight for September from MCO to Philly went from $122 to $49!! We got a $365 credit on my account. She said the credit is good until Feb 17, 2017 (exactly a year from when I booked our flights initially). But does this mean we have to travel by that date, or book airfare by that date in order to use the credit? This is where I got confused because the woman on the phone said flights have to be completed by that date, and I did not know what exactly completed meant lol. It's Monday! I'm a little slow today.

Unfortunately you have to travel by that date (not just book). But...still great savings and hopefully you can use it before February!

 

[tinkerbella16]

Unfortunately you have to travel by that date (not just book). But...still great savings and hopefully you can use it before February!

Another trip to Disney World in January or February sounds good to me!

 

[jmparry]

Wrong board, sorry!

 

[5 Disney Fans]

I bought 4 SW tix to Orlando (one way - taking another airline back). I now see two seats available for $50 less. Can I get a $50 credit for two of my four tickets?

 

[Allison Joy]

Found it! I KNEW there was a general "Southwest" questions thread.

This actually is NOT related to Disney, but but it is related to SW and I don't want to start a new topic for one simple (I hope?) question. Hope that's okay.

I'm actually flying SW THREE times between April (already done) and July. I've NEVER flown that much before! My May/June flights for Disney (YAY!!) are already booked and paid for. For my July trip, I have enough points to cover a one-way ticket, but not round trip. Are there any disadvantages to getting two one-way tickets? Like are you charged twice for the books fees and what not? If I go ahead an pay cash for the round trip (which I could easily do) then I'm guessing after these two trips my NEXT flight on SW will be able to be covered in points round trip.

So I think my basic question is this: Wait until I can use points on a round-trip flight, or go ahead and redeem now, and do two one-ways, one with points and one with cash?

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Found it! I KNEW there was a general "Southwest" questions thread.

This actually is NOT related to Disney, but but it is related to SW and I don't want to start a new topic for one simple (I hope?) question. Hope that's okay.

I'm actually flying SW THREE times between April (already done) and July. I've NEVER flown that much before! My May/June flights for Disney (YAY!!) are already booked and paid for. For my July trip, I have enough points to cover a one-way ticket, but not round trip. Are there any disadvantages to getting two one-way tickets? Like are you charged twice for the books fees and what not? If I go ahead an pay cash for the round trip (which I could easily do) then I'm guessing after these two trips my NEXT flight on SW will be able to be covered in points round trip.

So I think my basic question is this: Wait until I can use points on a round-trip flight, or go ahead and redeem now, and do two one-ways, one with points and one with cash?

There are many reasons that people ALWAYS book southwest flights as 2 one-ways. I won't list them here but you can search and find them on flyertalk. Needless to say though - 2 one-ways is always ok.

 

[serenitynow]

Reservations can now be made online thru Nov. 4. Anyone know when the new dates are scheduled to come out?

 

[PerfessorZ]

Reservations can now be made online thru Nov. 4. Anyone know when the new dates are scheduled to come out?

June 2nd

 

[serenitynow]

I hate to sound anal, but 12:01 am on June 2nd or anytime that day?

 

[MegaSilver]

I hate to sound anal, but 12:01 am on June 2nd or anytime that day?

6AM Eastern

 

[serenitynow]

Thank you!

 

[wdwrule]

I just got a credit from rebooking to cheaper flights. Can I use this credit to pay for early bird check-in? We don't think we'd be able to use the credit within a year and trying to think of ways not to waste it.

 

[cassie58]

I bought 4 SW tix to Orlando (one way - taking another airline back). I now see two seats available for $50 less. Can I get a $50 credit for two of my four tickets?

Yes, just call and ask them to assist you, especially with only 2 seats available, you don't want to lose your seats while cancelling and rebooking them. If they are doing it for you, that should not happen, but ask to be sure.

Found it! I KNEW there was a general "Southwest" questions thread.

This actually is NOT related to Disney, but but it is related to SW and I don't want to start a new topic for one simple (I hope?) question. Hope that's okay.

I'm actually flying SW THREE times between April (already done) and July. I've NEVER flown that much before! My May/June flights for Disney (YAY!!) are already booked and paid for. For my July trip, I have enough points to cover a one-way ticket, but not round trip. Are there any disadvantages to getting two one-way tickets? Like are you charged twice for the books fees and what not? If I go ahead an pay cash for the round trip (which I could easily do) then I'm guessing after these two trips my NEXT flight on SW will be able to be covered in points round trip.

So I think my basic question is this: Wait until I can use points on a round-trip flight, or go ahead and redeem now, and do two one-ways, one with points and one with cash?

No disadvantage, we book one way at a time regularly, there is no difference. Fees are charged for each flight, so for your round trip you pay double what you would for one way - same amt. Do whichever makes sense to you money wise. And if the flight drops in price, you can get it rebooked, and the difference in points credited back.

 

[cassie58]

We have not flown SW for years. We did not purchase EBCI, and I see that our flights are now sold out. If we check in online at the 24 hour mark, are the odds good that at least 2 of us can sit together. I have a 12 year old, and she will not do well sitting alone.

Also, it is exactly 24 hours prior to flight that you can check in, no sooner?

Yes, as PP mentioned, just check in right at 24 hr. mark, and you normally will get the end of group A or beginning of B, which will generally give you at least half the plane to choose from. We have never had a problem. My DD is 12, and she would not want to sit alone either!

 

[cassie58]

Just booked Southwest Philadelphia to Orlando in September $49.00. Was up looking for FD not available yet but got GREAT airfare price. Doing happy dance did have to change arrival date from Sunday to Saturday.

I just called SW since our return flight for September from MCO to Philly went from $122 to $49!! We got a $365 credit on my account. She said the credit is good until Feb 17, 2017 (exactly a year from when I booked our flights initially). But does this mean we have to travel by that date, or book airfare by that date in order to use the credit? This is where I got confused because the woman on the phone said flights have to be completed by that date, and I did not know what exactly completed meant lol. It's Monday! I'm a little slow today.

Congrats to both of you! We always fly SW out of Philly, and have never seen a rate that low! I am watching rates for my cousin in end of Sept. for his first trip, and I will have to keep an eye on that. Saw a $102 flight down today for him which was pretty good, and he'll probably book that to get a good rate for now. We may be going over Christmas due to DS's soccer tour., and am hoping for something good when they release dates in June, because that timing is not one I would choose, but if it's a chance to go to Disney, I will try to make it happen!

 

[DisDadDVC]

Reservations can now be made online thru Nov. 4. Anyone know when the new dates are scheduled to come out?

FYI, this was changed to May 19, 2016:

"We are currently accepting air reservations through November 4, 2016. On May 19, 2016 we will open our schedule for sale through January 4, 2017. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently."

 

[serenitynow]

Thanks!

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

I just got a credit from rebooking to cheaper flights. Can I use this credit to pay for early bird check-in? We don't think we'd be able to use the credit within a year and trying to think of ways not to waste it.

Unfortunately no - Early Bird must be paid for with a credit card

 

[Iowamomof4]

FYI, this was changed to May 19, 2016:

"We are currently accepting air reservations through November 4, 2016. On May 19, 2016 we will open our schedule for sale through January 4, 2017. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently."

When I look on their website, it still says June 2. I hope you're right though!

 

[DisDadDVC]

When I look on their website, it still says June 2. I hope you're right though!

They have 2 different spots on their website. They aren't always in sync...

https://www.southwest.com/html/travel-tools/index.html?int=
https://www.southwest.com/air/flight-schedules/index.html?clk=GSUBNAV-AIR-SCHEDULES