Southwest Price fluctuation

[Cinderumbrella]

Woohoo!!!
As I predicted the price dropped and I was able to change to an earlier flight for the cheaper price. After checking out the price went back up again so looks I got the last seats at the cheaper price. Had to double, triple, quadruple check I was checking out the right flight and price since it was just after waking up and I was so groggy lol
So excites! Now to plan out my touring plans!!

Congrats!!

There is a place by MDW west of the airport on 55th Street & Massasoit. It used to be an old wonder bread warehouse. I would park there. I think its 10 a day plus its inside. I will drive by it tomorrow and get the phone number for you and send it to youl.

Thank you so much!!

 

[MrsPMC00]

Another Chicagoan and Hawks fan here! We always use an off site parking lot at Midway. parkrideflyusa is the website. It's pretty simple to do! You can almost always find a discount code for over 3 days..the current one is break10

I was going to PM you to get your advice on parking at Midway!! DH is coming down for the last 4 days of our trip so he will parking rather than using a car service. We have never parked there before so do you have any recommendations?

Now that he has decided to come (his first time EVER in the summer) that will DEFINITELY be the week of the Stanley Cup! DS and I were down there last time they won it, so I was grateful that it was on NBC so I could see it.

It's been a fun season to watch, especially since, for awhile, it really looked like there wouldn't even be a season...

ON TOPIC:

As for the SWA prices out of Midway, they are definitely higher this year than I have had in the past, but still way better than the legacy carriers and their luggage fees. We travel midweek, almost exclusively, and I am paying $111 each way (when I can normally get it for $85-$95). I can't touch a legacy fare for under $250 roundtrip out of Midway or O'Hare, plus I would still have luggage fees.

The key to SW is patience. (I know, not an easy feat!! ) I check my airfares daily. I also keep an eye on earlier month's fares, especially when the sales are happening, to give me a rough idea about how low I can expect them to go. I know for some markets, its best to buy the day they release. I have never found that to be the case with Chicago/Midway. They are sometimes almost double what they should be

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Another Chicagoan and Hawks fan here! We always use an off site parking lot at Midway. parkrideflyusa is the website. It's pretty simple to do! You can almost always find a discount code for over 3 days..the current one is break10

Thanks!!! Go Hawks!!

 

[msjprincess]

I just got a Ding! from ISP-MCO. I was all excited until I looked at it. The Ding! fare is $135, the Wanna Get Away fare is $110.

 

[kinggoofy]

Thanks!!! Go Hawks!!

I just drove by it tonight.

The place on 55th Street and Massasoit is called "Midway EZ Park". 773-585-5131.

Its 9.50 per day. They have covered spaces and outdoor spaces plus a shuttle to the airport. BUT...the Stevenson expressway is under construction at Central. You would have to get off at Harlem Ave or Cicero Ave but I would get off at Harlem if you are coming from the south.

Go Hawks !!!..Nice bounceback game last night for the boys !!

 

[Alice Sr.]

If the injury to Sharpie is the only major injury this year...Hawks will be ok. Sharp should be back at the end of March

GO HAWKS, love those boys!
Colorado has me nervous, chippie wise, hate to see an injury for chippiness.
Cinderumbrella - kinggoofy and MrsPMC00 are talking about the same place, I agree I use Midway Park every time and have never had any issues, which is pretty amazing.

I went on SWA Thursday to check the flight price. I'm trying to talk my youngest DD into coming down with us in April and saved myself $30 on the flight down. The return flight was higher though

 

[Cinderumbrella]

I just drove by it tonight.

The place on 55th Street and Massasoit is called "Midway EZ Park". 773-585-5131.

Its 9.50 per day. They have covered spaces and outdoor spaces plus a shuttle to the airport. BUT...the Stevenson expressway is under construction at Central. You would have to get off at Harlem Ave or Cicero Ave but I would get off at Harlem if you are coming from the south.

Go Hawks !!!..Nice bounceback game last night for the boys !!

Thank you!!! We are coming from the North (McHenry County)

GO HAWKS, love those boys!
Colorado has me nervous, chippie wise, hate to see an injury for chippiness.
Cinderumbrella - kinggoofy and MrsPMC00 are talking about the same place, I agree I use Midway Park every time and have never had any issues, which is pretty amazing.

I went on SWA Thursday to check the flight price. I'm trying to talk my youngest DD into coming down with us in April and saved myself $30 on the flight down. The return flight was higher though

Thank you too!!

My DH found a place called Midway Park Saver where he can walk to the airport and not rely on a shuttle (using the skywalk, I guess). It's on 59th. His flight is at 6am so he will be walking around at 4am doing this. Have either of you (or anyone else following along) heard of this one? With me not there to nag him in the AM () I fear he will be pressed for time no matter which he chooses...

Hey, OP, sorry to get so far OT on your thread!! But I am glad you were able to get your cheaper return flight!! Mine are still higher than what I paid, but I still have hope for a wee bit of credit in the next few weeks to put towards our November trip...

And, to my fellow Chicago folks, Go Hawks!!

 

[Alice Sr.]

Thank you!!! We are coming from the North (McHenry County)
My DH found a place called Midway Park Saver where he can walk to the airport and not rely on a shuttle (using the skywalk, I guess). It's on 59th. His flight is at 6am so he will be walking around at 4am doing this. Have either of you (or anyone else following along) heard of this one? With me not there to nag him in the AM) I fear he will be pressed for time no matter which he chooses...
And, to my fellow Chicago folks, Go Hawks!!

I would not walk anywhere at 4AM unless I had an armed bodyguard but I defer to kinggoofy, since I have only used Midway. On an OT note, what a beautiful display of talent tonight, will be glad when they are back home; I miss Chelsea.

Checked the fairs tonight, really glad I didn't wait, ouch.