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[scrappinginontario]

SW is constantly changing flights right now as with many things, their schedules are constantly in flux. Flights will most likely change many, many times between booking and flying. It’s best to not get too attached to a flight until hours before you fly. Easier said than done but it’s just kinda where things are at when flying with SW.

 

[maleficent8]

Ok so here we go again...just received 2 emails from SWA changing both of my flight for my May trip 5/16-5/22!

Me too!! So frustrating.

 

[npatellye]

SW is constantly changing flights right now as with many things, their schedules are constantly in flux. Flights will most likely change many, many times between booking and flying. It’s best to not get too attached to a flight until hours before you fly. Easier said than done but it’s just kinda where things are at when flying with SW.

I get it. But, since we had minimal changes to our November flights and things were much less open then (at least up here in CT), I honestly expected that May would have fewer changes taking place. I am really surprised to see how few non-stop flights are available right now to and from Hartford (only one a day).

 

[Lilsia]

SW is constantly changing flights right now as with many things, their schedules are constantly in flux. Flights will most likely change many, many times between booking and flying. It’s best to not get too attached to a flight until hours before you fly. Easier said than done but it’s just kinda where things are at when flying with SW.

Pre-covid, they were probably the most consistent airline and rarely every changed their flights. Now, almost every flight that I have taken in the past year, has had a change. I just got an email today saying my May flight to LAX changed times. Not by much, only 15 minutes, but still a change. I still like them the best and if there is an issue, their customer service is great.

 

[Gitelfor]

New “change” banner is up for flights between May 9 through about first week of June.

 

[TNKim]

When changing flights, does anyone else get freaked out when you cancel your companion in order to change your flight? This is the first time I've had companion pass when getting the change banner and I was so afraid I couldn't get her on the same flight! It worked out, but just a little stressful!

 

[Gitelfor]

Save 20% on points bookings with limited time promo. Terms & conditions apply. Unbelievably low fares using points and promo code - 3 hour flight to RSW books at under 4,000 points, round trip.

 

[Ninjagrrl]

Posting this for those with concerns... Nott sure if this is in every market yet, but
Southwest back to pre-pandemic boarding procedure
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Southwest-pre-pandemic-boarding-procedure

 

[easyas123]

Posting this for those with concerns... Nott sure if this is in every market yet, but
Southwest back to pre-pandemic boarding procedure
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Southwest-pre-pandemic-boarding-procedure

Thanks!

 

[LadybugsMum]

Posting this for those with concerns... Nott sure if this is in every market yet, but
Southwest back to pre-pandemic boarding procedure
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Southwest-pre-pandemic-boarding-procedure

Makes me glad that I canceled our flights and booked with Delta instead for our April trip. I'll lose some flight credit, but I'll feel more comfortable flying.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

UPDATE - RELEASE MOVED UP TO APRIL 1ST!!

Here's your friendly reminder that Southwest Airlines next schedule release is expected to occur on THURSDAY April 22nd THURSDAY APRIL 1ST! For those planning to snag flights, set those calendar reminders so you don't forget! I'll post additional reminders as the date draws nearer.

• Currently SW is offering flights through 8/16/21 and this next release will take their schedule out to 11/6/21.

For those that care about "release timing" it's been all over the board recently (all times Eastern):

• The release on 12/10/20 went live at 7:15am.
• The release on 8/13/20 went live at 9:15am.
• The release on 5/28/20 went live at 9:06am.
• The release on 3/12/20 went live at 9:40am.
• The release on 12/11/19 went live at 9:10am.
• The release on 10/30/19 went live at 7:15am.
• The release on 9/26/19 went live at 7:30am.
• The release on 8/15/19 went live at 10:41am.
• The release on 5/30/19 went live at 9:20am.

 

[PCFriar80]

UPDATE - RELEASE MOVED UP TO APRIL 1ST!!

Here's your friendly reminder that Southwest Airlines next schedule release is expected to occur on THURSDAY April 22nd THURSDAY APRIL 1ST! For those planning to snag flights, set those calendar reminders so you don't forget! I'll post additional reminders as the date draws nearer.

• Currently SW is offering flights through 8/16/21 and this next release will take their schedule out to 11/6/21.

For those that care about "release timing" it's been all over the board recently (all times Eastern):

• The release on 12/10/20 went live at 7:15am.
• The release on 8/13/20 went live at 9:15am.
• The release on 5/28/20 went live at 9:06am.
• The release on 3/12/20 went live at 9:40am.
• The release on 12/11/19 went live at 9:10am.
• The release on 10/30/19 went live at 7:15am.
• The release on 9/26/19 went live at 7:30am.
• The release on 8/15/19 went live at 10:41am.
• The release on 5/30/19 went live at 9:20am.

This isn't a pre April fools joke, is it?

 

[tseitel]

This isn't a pre April fools joke, is it?

i just saw this as well (I’ve been stalking the site, lol). Hooray! I can finally get my October trip all booked!

 

[MarBee]

Save 20% on points bookings with limited time promo. Terms & conditions apply. Unbelievably low fares using points and promo code - 3 hour flight to RSW books at under 4,000 points, round trip.

Thank you! Saved me some points!

 

[DisneyLover83]

Got the email tonight they changed my flights to MCO over Memorial Day week 5/29-6/4... just shifted times but still direct flights for now.

 

[AlohaNow]

Makes me glad that I canceled our flights and booked with Delta instead for our April trip. I'll lose some flight credit, but I'll feel more comfortable flying.

I just flew Delta FLL-DEN this weekend. I believe they are the last remaining carrier to have middle seats open, until April 30. It was heavenly and I sure will miss that. We flew down on United and the flight was full, with 75 people on the standby list due to our little blizzard! SW times and prices (points) weren't as good for this last minute trip that we booked, and I'm so glad we went with legacy carriers because they don't seem to be changing schedules constantly. It was weird to pay money to fly, but with $49 one-way fares, we couldn't pass it up for spring break. We are usually SW people, but I'd encourage anyone to at least compare legacy prices through Expedia, etc. right now. You may be surprised. Enjoy the planning!

 

[Casey LC]

I saw that SW will be releasing their flight schedule up to early Nov soon, but I’m wondering if anyone knows when they traditionally release the rest of the year. I’m flying out around Thanksgiving and I am already seeing flights for the other carriers.

 

[LadybugsMum]

I saw that SW will be releasing their flight schedule up to early Nov soon, but I’m wondering if anyone knows when they traditionally release the rest of the year. I’m flying out around Thanksgiving and I am already seeing flights for the other carriers.

In 2019, the Thanksgiving flights were released in July, but that was in the middle of the plane issues that had grounded a chunk of the fleet.

 

[Ninjagrrl]

I saw that SW will be releasing their flight schedule up to early Nov soon, but I’m wondering if anyone knows when they traditionally release the rest of the year. I’m flying out around Thanksgiving and I am already seeing flights for the other carriers.

Last year when we went in late November, flights were released in May.

 

[Gitelfor]

I saw that SW will be releasing their flight schedule up to early Nov soon, but I’m wondering if anyone knows when they traditionally release the rest of the year. I’m flying out around Thanksgiving and I am already seeing flights for the other carriers.

Southwest posts updated schedule release information here.

Unlike most other carriers, which can post schedule extensions about 11 months in advance, Southwest usually extends schedules about 5-7 months in advance. Sometimes, there will be a message on the first new day of the extended schedule, on the above-linked page, which provides the date of the next extension; but, as it normally states, that date can be subject to change.