What's up with Southwest Fares?

[Corwin12]

They seem a lot higher than they did a few months ago ... is this a bad sign for a December trip to the world?

 

[jctwizzer]

Maybe. Maybe Not. Only time will tell. Certainly no one on these boards can say with any degree of certainty...JMHO

 

[lustergirl]

I have noticed their fares are extremely high as well. They aren't open for my time frame yet however- 9/16-9/23. Right now AirTran (who I swore that I would never fly again, lol) has a non-stop flight from Buffalo to Orlando for only 93 dollars one way- I might jump on that...

 

[jadejazzkayla]

i just purchased today for $69 from providence. they have a sale going on right now that ends on thursday called The Big Spring Sale.

 

[ImprovGal]

i just purchased today for $69 from providence. they have a sale going on right now that ends on thursday called The Big Spring Sale.

$69 from Providence? For what dates???
I'm trying out different dates but can't seem to find it.
Or are you talking about a destination other than MCO?

 

[boomhauer]

I paid $59 each way from Providence to Orlando in May the day the dates were released. Today, cheapest fare is $160. I think it's a sign that times are changing for Southwest.

I buy gift cards in advance so I know I have the money the day fares are released. For our December trip, I'm buying Jet Blue cards. Right now, I could fly Jet Blue or Delta cheaper than Southwest.

 

[travelin' tigger]

i just purchased today for $69 from providence. they have a sale going on right now that ends on thursday called The Big Spring Sale.

Also interested on what dates this rate was for - I'm looking for mid-May and all I can find is $160 EACH WAY!!!

 

[Dizzyworld]

I'm wondering where all the internet fares from BWI to MCO went? I just find it odd.

 

[ptmmg]

I cant find the dates either!!!!!!

 

[Gabrielsbigtrip]

I'm wondering where all the internet fares from BWI to MCO went? I just find it odd.

Hi fellow Marylander!

Our first trip to Disney WL is May 4th through the 13th. I had to buy the one way price for the 4th and paid $89.00 total pp. I was waiting for the dates to open up and when I finally realized they did I checked back to book the other way and the prices were much higher and I would have had to fly very very early or very very late. I was waiting to try and figure out if I should use another airline when I decided to try back at Southwest. There were flights open that weren't before so I grabbed them. It was still an earlier flight than I wanted but I would rather spend my flight money saved on a cool Disney treat. So, I am paying $178.00 round trip pp. I got the second internet fare late February. For someone who doesn't know what she is doing I am happy with my price. We are not frequent flyers and this will be my 5 yr old's first flight. He has Autism (mild) and I needed a non-stop flight.
Just sad that my last Disney Day is gonna be so short though.

 

[boomhauer]

Also interested on what dates this rate was for - I'm looking for mid-May and all I can find is $160 EACH WAY!!!

Go from Hatrford. It's only $79 each way.

I know it's a longer drive, but you'll save nearly $200 for airfare!

 

[MicNut713]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I just booked SW from Providence Ri to MCO for $69.00 each way. They just came out with the Internet Special rate this morning. I also checked Hartford and going down was $69-$79 and the return was $69.00. The dates I booked were May 31 returning on June 4th. I hope this helps everyone.

 

[Dizzyworld]

Hi fellow Marylander!

Our first trip to Disney WL is May 4th through the 13th. I had to buy the one way price for the 4th and paid $89.00 total pp. I was waiting for the dates to open up and when I finally realized they did I checked back to book the other way and the prices were much higher and I would have had to fly very very early or very very late. I was waiting to try and figure out if I should use another airline when I decided to try back at Southwest. There were flights open that weren't before so I grabbed them. It was still an earlier flight than I wanted but I would rather spend my flight money saved on a cool Disney treat. So, I am paying $178.00 round trip pp. I got the second internet fare late February. For someone who doesn't know what she is doing I am happy with my price. We are not frequent flyers and this will be my 5 yr old's first flight. He has Autism (mild) and I needed a non-stop flight.
Just sad that my last Disney Day is gonna be so short though.

Hello back to you from Maryland.....I just checked the fares for my date (Aug. 16th) to MCO and the internet price dropped $2. Yippee......I don't know if I should grab this price and exchange them if they go down or go to Air Tran? I'd prefer SW. Sometimes I can get SW to refund the difference back to my account. At other times they go in their credit account. My Aug. return date has opened up yet. I am so upset at myself for waiting and not grabbing the $79 fare.

 

[padisneyfan]

I bought Air Tran yesterday for $59 for BWI to MCO for 5/27 My return trip 6/1 will be on SWA that I got for $64 a few weeks ago. I had been holding out for good rates, but I think this is as good as it is going to get. Now waiting for the Oct rates to come out.

Nancy