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[scrappinginontario]

What are you talking about?

SW Points do not expire. I have not seen a change announced where they will expire.


https://www.southwest.com/about-southwest/terms-and-conditions/rapid-rewards/

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So sorry, I misunderstood and thought they were using a travel credit and the reason why I started my response with, 'My understanding is'.

 

[mmouse50]

I am a RR member and have a reservation for myself and 3 others now I need to purchase a ticket for a child (9 years) and link it to my current reservation. Just because the child is linked to my reservation that won't stop from having to pay for their bag fee will it? Is the only way that I will not pay the bag fee is to cancel and re-book the reservation and have all 5 of us listed?

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

I am a RR member and have a reservation for myself and 3 others now I need to purchase a ticket for a child (9 years) and link it to my current reservation. Just because the child is linked to my reservation that won't stop from having to pay for their bag fee will it? Is the only way that I will not pay the bag fee is to cancel and re-book the reservation and have all 5 of us listed?

The only way I know is to cancel and rebook. Perhaps if you called they could do more to merge the reservations? (I know phone agents have more ability than us when it comes to changing reservations that have a CP associated, so maybe they can do more in those instances as well?)

 

[Cruzin’Sisters]

I am a RR member and have a reservation for myself and 3 others now I need to purchase a ticket for a child (9 years) and link it to my current reservation. Just because the child is linked to my reservation that won't stop from having to pay for their bag fee will it? Is the only way that I will not pay the bag fee is to cancel and re-book the reservation and have all 5 of us listed?

If you cancel and rebook, you would have to pay the price difference. We're talking about a $40 bag fee for a lot of extra work, unless the price is lower. For a 9 year old, a carry-on should be sufficient. Or you could pack some of their stuff in your bag. If the phone agent can help, that would be a plus.

 

[eticketplease]

If you cancel and rebook, you would have to pay the price difference. We're talking about a $40 bag fee for a lot of extra work, unless the price is lower. For a 9 year old, a carry-on should be sufficient. Or you could pack some of their stuff in your bag. If the phone agent can help, that would be a plus.

True however you might be instead hit with the unaccompanied minor fee booking 1 ticket for the 9 year old.

I think it is best to just call in and speak with someone that way it can be at least linked to the existing reservation and the fee can then be avoided.