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[emsstacey]

I'm in the same situation. I have 3 separate one-ways to book for our trip at the end of March. I was ready to book and then by the time I got to it, prices completely skyrocketed. Like some have almost tripled. To the point where I'm looking at other airlines, which I almost never do. I'm giving it another week or so to see what happens. Super frustrating, I always have such good experiences with SW booking!

I’m so sorry you are in the same situation. I find it so frustrating that prices changed every 30 minutes yesterday. We are going the second week of March and I’m afraid it’s getting to close for prices to go back down.

 

[belle032]

I’m so sorry you are in the same situation. I find it so frustrating that prices changed every 30 minutes yesterday. We are going the second week of March and I’m afraid it’s getting to close for prices to go back down.

Right? I'm so mad at myself for not booking immediately. I never thought they would jump that much that quickly. I'm thinking if ours don't go down within a week, I'll be afraid of the same thing. So I understand your frustration!

 

[scrappinginontario]

There could be a couple of things to explain the price jumps. SW is sending out a lot of emails with these deals. Many people are receiving them and it appears from comments here that their emails are working so prices are jumping as the planes fill.

Another option is to look at flight prices in 'privacy' mode or 'incognito' which doesn't record your information. Some airlines keep track of how often you look at specific flights and they start to show you higher prices to make you think you 'need to book now'. I'm not sure if SW does this but I've heard of other major airlines doing this.

 

[emsstacey]

I wondered about that. I’ve been using the app- maybe I shouldn’t. Hmmmm

 

[dez1978]

If you have 7 people on 1 reservation, you can't buy Early bird for just 2-3 of them can you? I hate to spend $150 for all of us, but there are 3 adults and 4 kids (only 1 will still be 6) and I don't want to take the chance I'd be separated from my kids, since they are 7&9.

 

[Ninjagrrl]

If you have 7 people on 1 reservation, you can't buy Early bird for just 2-3 of them can you? I hate to spend $150 for all of us, but there are 3 adults and 4 kids (only 1 will still be 6) and I don't want to take the chance I'd be separated from my kids, since they are 7&9.

Everyone on the reservation has to buy it. To prevent people for paying for one, and then saving seats for the rest.

 

[dez1978]

Everyone on the reservation has to buy it. To prevent people for paying for one, and then saving seats for the rest.

Thats what I figured.

 

[easyas123]

If you have 7 people on 1 reservation, you can't buy Early bird for just 2-3 of them can you? I hate to spend $150 for all of us, but there are 3 adults and 4 kids (only 1 will still be 6) and I don't want to take the chance I'd be separated from my kids, since they are 7&9.

I believe if you ring up Southwest they'll be able to split the reservation for you, and create a second one (different record locator/confirmation #) with just you & whomever you have to sit by. You can then purchase EB for that group.

 

[Gitelfor]

If you have 7 people on 1 reservation, you can't buy Early bird for just 2-3 of them can you? I hate to spend $150 for all of us, but there are 3 adults and 4 kids (only 1 will still be 6) and I don't want to take the chance I'd be separated from my kids, since they are 7&9.

Family Boarding allows boarding between the “A” and “B” boarding groups for two adults with a child who is six years old or younger. If you can book your traveling party into two separate reservations, that would save you three EBCI fees, each way. I don’t know if Southwest would be able to split off an existing reservation for all seven customers into two separate 3 + 4 parties, without a change in fare.

Looks like someone beat me to this.

 

[dez1978]

Family Boarding allows boarding between the “A” and “B” boarding groups for two adults with a child who is six years old or younger. If you can book your traveling party into two separate reservations, that would save you three EBCI fees, each way. I don’t know if Southwest would be able to split off an existing reservation for all seven customers into two separate 3 + 4 parties, without a change in fare.

Looks like someone beat me to this.

I thought about this, but I booked on 1 reservation with the hopes everyone would get the TSA precheck since I have it lol. But I know thats a toss up if that will happen or not. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. I will think about this though. I didn't know if they could change it after the fact or not

 

[G719]

I thought about this, but I booked on 1 reservation with the hopes everyone would get the TSA precheck since I have it lol. But I know thats a toss up if that will happen or not. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. I will think about this though. I didn't know if they could change it after the fact or not

Children under 13 can go through precheck with the parent that has precheck.

 

[BelleOftheBall16]

Everyone on the reservation has to buy it. To prevent people for paying for one, and then saving seats for the rest.

This is only partially correct. If you purchase EBCI at the point of initial ticket purchase then everyone on the reservation must buy it. However if you buy it after the fact (tickets already purchased) then you can buy EBCI for individual passengers.

 

[easyas123]

This is only partially correct. If you purchase EBCI at the point of initial ticket purchase then everyone on the reservation must buy it. However if you buy it after the fact (tickets already purchased) then you can buy EBCI for individual passengers.

That's good info to know, thanks for passing it on.

 

[scrappinginontario]

This is only partially correct. If you purchase EBCI at the point of initial ticket purchase then everyone on the reservation must buy it. However if you buy it after the fact (tickets already purchased) then you can buy EBCI for individual passengers.

You’re quite right! When we travel with my parents I purchase all 4 tickets together then go in afterwards and purchase EBCI for only them. They like to sit as close to the front as possible whereas my did and I don’t care so we save the $ and sit anywhere.

 

[Gitelfor]

Check your Southwest RR account for targeted offer to earn Companion Pass when approved for new Southwest/Chase cc and meeting specified minimum spend within the first three months of opened account. Offers may vary.

 

[Erica Ladd]

Does the companion pass work for only one dedicated person you pick for the duration of the pass or can you use it for a different person each flight?

 

[mfly]

Does the companion pass work for only one dedicated person you pick for the duration of the pass or can you use it for a different person each flight?

You have to designate a companion for your CP, but you can change it 3x per calendar year. Your companion needs to remain your companion through when you fly, not just when you book.

E.g. Today you book a flight with Companion1 for March 15. You cannot change your companion until you fly with Companion1 on March 15.

After March 15, you’d be able to change your Companion to Companion2 and then add Companion2 to your next flight.

You can book your flights in advance and just add your companion to the flight once it’s changed. Just make sure you keep an eye on the flight so it doesn’t sell out, or use points to hold the Companion’s seat until you have your Companion Pass ready to book them with.

 

[Erica Ladd]

I’m seriously debating getting the sw cc with the new promo. Can someone tell me if the 30,000 bonus points would count towards earning a future companion pass? And if I try to earn that pass it’s best to try and earn it exactly in January or February of 2022 and it would be valid through the end of 2023????

 

[mfly]

I’m seriously debating getting the sw cc with the new promo. Can someone tell me if the 30,000 bonus points would count towards earning a future companion pass? And if I try to earn that pass it’s best to try and earn it exactly in January or February of 2022 and it would be valid through the end of 2023????

I’d recommend you go check out the “I Love Credit Cards So Much v4.0” thread. @SouthFayetteFan just wrote up a great post about the SW cards and Companion Pass this morning.

They’re (by far) the most friendly and helpful community on Disboards (or the internet in general!)

https://www.disboards.com/threads/i...t-page-for-addl-details.3821593/post-62685382

 

[Erica Ladd]

Thanks! I just found the post and asked my question there. I couldn’t find it earlier but thanks for the link!!