Southwest Airlines Tip

[okie from muskogee]

I purchased 6 fares at the 89.00 internet special rate for my group of 8 flying tulsa to tampa (will rent 2 cars for 97.10 total from national and return cars at the dolphin, thanks for that tip on this board!) and I puchased the other two fares for 175.00 because no additional internet or fun fares were available. Two days later I noted the internet fare was again available for my flight. I callled the sw air number on the screen and the agent who was very helpful checked and said they had opened 4 more seats at that price. I did not know that happened. Anyway, she helped me change for the cheaper seats and I got a crdeit for 172.00. Then she told me to call customer service and see if they would refund that credit. I called and southwest did do a "one time refund to my credit card" as I told them I only fly every 2 years or so, which is true. So you might recheck for reopening of internet special fares and you might try calling for a refund if you can't use the credit, like me. Hope this may help someone!

 

[Joan S.]

Hi, Thank You for posting this info! Right now I have $89. flights to MCO in June(booked on a DING),but they are last flight of the night. These was the only flights available at that price when I booked. But I check a few times each day to see if anything has changed and the flight a few hours earlier is available now(at the internet rate) but not at the DING rate. But it is nice to know to KEEP checking that they may just open up some seats. Or MAYBE they are SAVING seats for a SUMMER SALE! Joan