SW One Way

[katallo]

Hi folks,

Since you can book one way flights on SW, does it create security headaches if you fly into Tampa and leave from Orlando? Thanks

 

[dthogue]

We have done this several times at different airports in Florida and never had a problem at any airport with security.

Tammy

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

No problems at all. We fly into Orlando, drive to Ft. Lauderdale, cruise and fly home from Ft. Lauderdale. At least we have done this before and PLANNED to do it again in January but we may be flying a different airline home because SWA prices for January are OUTRAGEOUS!!!! What was costing $75 is now $188...I don't THINK SO! I'm sure not paying that much to sit on the floor to get a decent seat! HA HA

 

[grimley1968]

The only thing TSA will be interested in is your identity, your destination, and the contents you are carrying. Your ticket will only show your one-way destination, so this wouldn't concern TSA whatsoever.

 

[AmyinKY]

Well, it can. Everytime my husband or I have flown one way, our luggage has been searched by TSA. This is in addition to the xray all luggage goes through. And, we have had to go through the "extra" security pat down, wand thingy going through security. If you fly one way often enough you are put into the "system" and your name is flagged upon checking in.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

We have booked separate one ways thru SWA for our last 5 trips. Never had an extra search with security. Well, once when ds had a cast on his arm, they did some extra sniffing around to see if any thing was hidden in there I suppose but other than that it's been fine.
I think with SWA, it's very common for people to book one ways. It's so much easier to change in case of a price drop or Ding.

 

[cranbiz]

Count me in as another that has not had a problem with one way travel. Many times I had either really flown one way to or from FL or used one airline down and another back. I have also done the TPA one way and MCO the other.

 

[katallo]

Thanks everyone. I always booked roundtrips, until I realized it's so much easier to get credits with SW if you booked one way.