SW/Airtran and RAC

[readytogotodisney]

When I was at Disney two weeks ago I was told that I couldn't use the RCA check in because I flew Airtran in, but I was flying SW out.

I swear I've been able to use RCA in this same situation before, so why now?
I was told wrong?

I asked a few times, and all 4 people working the counter just told me sorry, and that was after I pointed to the sign that lists both Airtran and SW on the participating airlines.

They didn't really offer an explanation, and I was so caught off guard and annoyed that I didn't really ask too many questions. Especially since they weren't going to try to help and I only had 1 bag and was traveling alone.

But now I have a trip planned in 2 months with myself, DH and our 4 and 1 yr old. We again are flying SW down, but Airtran back home, so I'm thinking of switching our flights so I am able to use the RCA.

Any help would be appreciated. If I don't have to move things around, I don't want to.

 

[DebbieB]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3326107

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3326297

I wouldn't spend extra money to change your flight (higher fare). Just use curbside check at the airport if the counter line is long. RAC is just long distance curbside check (tip $1-$2 per bag).

 

[readytogotodisney]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3326107

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3326297

I wouldn't spend extra money to change your flight (higher fare). Just use curbside check at the airport if the counter line is long. RAC is just long distance curbside check (tip $1-$2 per bag).

Thanks for the links.

I'm leaning toward changing our flights, it'll actually be a credit on our account since the prices are cheaper. And we have another trip planned for next July, so it'll come in handy then. Plus it'll get me out of flying out at 7:55am.

And thinking back, our previous flights have always been on points, so each leg of the trip is booked separate so that's why it was never a problem in the past.