....I am not going to get back on. OK the air on SWA to/from Orlando from Chicago was only $69 (each way). However the rate to/from St. Louis was $140. 
. Thus, I am taking the tain to Chicago (less than $20 with AAA) and flying non-stop from Chicago to Orlando. On the way back, however, I booked a flight that had one stop in St. Louis (and requires a change in planes). I plan to get off the flight in St. Louis and just not make the conection to continue on to Chicago. I am flying with my friend who will continue on to Chicago (where she lives). I am going to try and not have to check any bags at the airport so that there is no problems. If, however, I buy too much on this trip and do have to check a bag, can I be honest and let SWA know that I am getting off in St. Louis and ask that my checked luggage gets off there too? Would they want to charge me extra for not making it back to Chicago? 
. Thus, I am taking the tain to Chicago (less than $20 with AAA) and flying non-stop from Chicago to Orlando. On the way back, however, I booked a flight that had one stop in St. Louis (and requires a change in planes). I plan to get off the flight in St. Louis and just not make the conection to continue on to Chicago. I am flying with my friend who will continue on to Chicago (where she lives). I am going to try and not have to check any bags at the airport so that there is no problems. If, however, I buy too much on this trip and do have to check a bag, can I be honest and let SWA know that I am getting off in St. Louis and ask that my checked luggage gets off there too? Would they want to charge me extra for not making it back to Chicago? 
and I will gladly volunteer my seat-lol. Yes, I think I will mail anything home that would not make it as a carry one (I can travel very lightly when needed) and just get off the plane. I really don't care about loosing the flight credits, but thanks for mentioning that as there are times when this might make a difference in what I do. 
