when should we book southwest flight?

[Lazor460]

Hi! We are going to wdw sept 10-18 from pittsburgh. Currently the flights are 127 which isnt bad but a few months ago they had 109 flights from pit to mco! Should I wait? Idk what to do...we flew sw from pit to mco in may 2011 and we booked for either 114 or 109 then a wk or so later they dropped to 89 or 84! They would credit us by giving us a voucher to use within the yr but it was 40 off a per and we werent able to go anywhere that yr! :-( any advice I would appreciate!

 

[hsmamato2]

hmmmm I don't know for sure, but I'm seeing some great sales pop up and disappear within hours,it seems random. I know that the 'good' flights for us are not what they used to be in terms of fares,now the cheapest flights are the airtran thru southwest flights,and choosing between 2 1/1 hours non stop or 4 1/2/ and change planes to save....I don't like it. Not nearly as 'easy' as it used to feel. I guess I'm trying to say I don't like what I'm seeing,maybe b/c glitches others are reporting but I find a flight that fits my needs,and I can swing it,I buy it b/c it seems like availability isn't what it used to be.....I just booked Nov. flights today,based on that idea.

 

[CPT Tripss]

If you think it is a good price now, book it. If there is a price drop SW will give you a credit if you contact them.

 

[Lazor460]

hmmmm I don't know for sure, but I'm seeing some great sales pop up and disappear within hours,it seems random. I know that the 'good' flights for us are not what they used to be in terms of fares,now the cheapest flights are the airtran thru southwest flights,and choosing between 2 1/1 hours non stop or 4 1/2/ and change planes to save....I don't like it. Not nearly as 'easy' as it used to feel. I guess I'm trying to say I don't like what I'm seeing,maybe b/c glitches others are reporting but I find a flight that fits my needs,and I can swing it,I buy it b/c it seems like availability isn't what it used to be.....I just booked Nov. flights today,based on that idea.

I agree!! Thanks so much

 

[Lazor460]

If you think it is a good price now, book it. If there is a price drop SW will give you a credit if you contact them.

Thanks!! When you say they credit you will they actually put money back on your card?

 

[Shea&Van]

Hey!

For $18 per person, I'd say go ahead and do it and save yourself the aggrevation. As the PP said, you can always request a credit if it goes down. I'd just be nervous that the times I really want would go become unavailable.

If you can live with the price, just go for it. That's a small increase to pay for peace of mind.

Happy planning and have a super trip!

 

[Lazor460]

Hey!

For $18 per person, I'd say go ahead and do it and save yourself the aggrevation. As the PP said, you can always request a credit if it goes down. I'd just be nervous that the times I really want would go become unavailable.

If you can live with the price, just go for it. That's a small increase to pay for peace of mind.

Happy planning and have a super trip!

Thanks so much!!!

 

[Lazor460]

Hey!

For $18 per person, I'd say go ahead and do it and save yourself the aggrevation. As the PP said, you can always request a credit if it goes down. I'd just be nervous that the times I really want would go become unavailable.

If you can live with the price, just go for it. That's a small increase to pay for peace of mind.

Happy planning and have a super trip!

When you say credit will they actually put money back on credit card? Thanks!

 

[amomma23]

Thanks!! When you say they credit you will they actually put money back on your card?

No, it goes back into each person's "travel funds". It will be a credit that you can apply to later travel. You have to use the credit (actually fly somewhere, not just buy tix) within 1 year of the original purchase.

$127 is pretty good. I would go for it. We are traveling in August and November. The lowest it's been for our August dates is $157. We jumped on the $127 for November.

 

[Lazor460]

No, it goes back into each person's "travel funds". It will be a credit that you can apply to later travel. You have to use the credit (actually fly somewhere, not just buy tix) within 1 year of the original purchase.

$127 is pretty good. I would go for it. We are traveling in August and November. The lowest it's been for our August dates is $157. We jumped on the $127 for November.

Thanks for info!! Have a great trip!!