When did SW open reservations for Sept/Oct last year?

[VickiVM]

I'm trying to gauge when SW will open up reservations for this next fall so I can start watching fares for all airlines more closely. Does anyone recollect when they were able to book flights last year for late Sept/early Oct?

TIA

 

[boswellnakia]

Here is what that forum on SWA listed as the opening dates for last year

Mar 17/05 – open to Sept 12/05
May 12/05 - open to Oct 28/05
July 15/05 - open to Dec 12/05
Aug 18/05 - open to Jan 9/06

So on March 17, they opened their schedule to Sept 12.
Then on May 12, they opened to Oct 28.

Their history for several years can be found at flyertalk.com

 

[boswellnakia]

Vicki, I'm jealous of the picutre. That is quite a lineup for this awesome picture! Were you selected for the opening family at one of the parks?

 

[VickiVM]

Vicki, I'm jealous of the picutre. That is quite a lineup for this awesome picture! Were you selected for the opening family at one of the parks?

The photo has a long story - but no, it was a result of Pixie Dust and Magic:

"The Family"

Thanks for the info on SW - I wish I could get a handle on what to expect for fares.

 

[boswellnakia]

Our local news this morning was warning of increasing airfare. They were saying that airlines were going to a cafeteria plan. You pay for any food/soda you have on the plane; you pay extra for any checked luggage. You pay extra depending on what seat you get: the ones with more leg room cost more. They said everything would be additional fees. Kinda of scarry. But I guess its like when gas hit over $3.25 a gallon. I didn't stop driving and I probably wont' stop flying, just the frequency will slow down some.

The dings by southwest have been the saviours lateley. I would start watching them when your flight window opens up. There is a list on that tracks them on a daily basis. You may want to check it out when you get close.