SWA experts! Please advise!

[kytiam]

Our family is planning a summer vacation and right now flights to Orlando are really reasonably priced. My DS wants to invite his girlfriend but her parents aren't sure if they approve. I hate to miss out on the good rates while we wait for a decision. If go ahead and book for all 6 of us, and she isn't able to go, can I cancel and get credit for just her ticket or do I have to rebook for everyone? Should I book her flight separately? I looked at the southwest website, but couldn't find an answer.

 

[pamjb]

Definately book her at separately. That way, you can cancel her ticket without affecting anyone else. I always book everyone in our party separate. If I am booking 4 tickets, and the price only goes down for 3 of them, I can still get the credit for the discount.
You will be able to get credit if her ticket has to be cancelled.

 

[3princesses+aprince]

It shouldn't be a problem either way. Last May my Mom was planning on coming with us, so I purchased her ticket along with ours and she ended up not being able to come. I called SWA and they cancelled her ticket and gave us the credit, it was no issue at all!

 

[a1tinkfans]

you can book all together which then will give you ONE confirmation number, meaning ONE check in attempt on line to try and grab A seats.
She can just "not show up" and SW just gives you credit, so no stress...
Great airline.............have a greaT trip!
wHATEVER YOU DO, bOOK, AND THEN BE SURE TO CHECK ding FOR EVEN LOWER FARES!!! excuse the caps, just poor typing skills