helene109 Posted January 5, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 5, 2018 One way from Chicago midway is $136.00 any opinions if that is a good rate not going until July!! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carib1 Posted January 5, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Yes, that is a good rate. I fly from Midway to Ft Lauderdale and it is usually more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmine196 Posted January 5, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 5, 2018 The nice thing about Southwest, if the price drops, they give you a credit. 136 is pretty good from MDW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&RCurt Posted January 5, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 5, 2018 It's a good rate. For our cruise next month we booked early on SW, PHL to FLL direct, round trip, $315.00 for BOTH of us. That was an outstanding rate, but we are flying mid-week both ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted January 5, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 5, 2018 What fare are other airlines charging? WN isn't always the least expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted January 5, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 5, 2018 The nice thing about Southwest, if the price drops, they give you a credit. 136 is pretty good from MDW. What airline doesn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted January 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 5, 2018 It's a pretty good rate this far out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 5, 2018 If it is lower or at least the same as others, it is better with its free 2 check-in luggage and no cancellation/change fees. After booking, we always monitor price movement and change to a lower price with the savings put to a travel fund. We have already used a travel fund accumulated from previous price adjustment for a free r/t ticket. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted January 5, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 5, 2018 What airline doesn't? There are hefty change fees involved in most other airlines. NONE have the the generous policy that SW does with a credit, even for last minute changes/cancellations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted January 5, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 5, 2018 What airline doesn't? Spirit Frontier Not many do! There are far more that Don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 5, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 5, 2018 If it is Southwest I would book it. They do a great job and as mentioned include two pieces of checked luggage per person. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted January 5, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Thanks I booked in March last year for our August trip and this one is nonstop and the day before!! Thinking of 2 days in Naples so might fly home out of ft Myers!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddylover Posted January 5, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 5, 2018 What airline doesn't? No airline BUT Southwest honors price drops....PLUS Southwest does not charge 'change fees' (other airlines charge $200- $250) to change a ticket - but if the fare has changed, they do charge the difference. OP - $136 is a great fare from MDW to FLL....I'd grab it before it goes up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted January 5, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted January 5, 2018 No airline BUT Southwest honors price drops....PLUS Southwest does not charge 'change fees' (other airlines charge $200- $250) to change a ticket - but if the fare has changed, they do charge the difference. OP - $136 is a great fare from MDW to FLL....I'd grab it before it goes up! Yes you are right they don’t charge fees! I have the southwest app on my phone and check it daily! I guess if there is a credit I could use it on the return flight! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted January 5, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 5, 2018 SpiritFrontier Not many do! There are far more that Don't! Spirit does not even give free water and charge for carry ons, don't know which is worse Spirit or Allegient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted January 5, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Does Jet Blue no longer honor price drops? It’s been a while since I’ve flown them and did take advantage of those. They used to give you free bags but not anymore. I do like the DirecTv in every seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted January 5, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Southwest is awesome. Free baggage, free snacks, free drinks, free TV on board, open seating rather than assigned seats, the staff is top notch and they're usually the cheapest. Not to mention it's usually pretty easy to get a direct flight. I'd definitely jump on it and just get a credit if the price drops again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted January 5, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 5, 2018 The only thing I don’t like about SW is there are very few non stops from the West Coast (to anywhere). I did just get a one way non stop on Alaska Air from Boston-Seattle in Sept. for $162. I get one free bag with them since I have their credit card. I would definitely take that $136. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted January 6, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Southwest is awesome. Free baggage, free snacks, free drinks, free TV on board, open seating rather than assigned seats, the staff is top notch and they're usually the cheapest. Not to mention it's usually pretty easy to get a direct flight. First of all, I'll assume you mean "nonstop" and not "direct." Southwest is actually famous for having direct flights that make several stops; nonstop and direct are NOT the same thing! That said, it depends entirely on where you are flying from/to, as to whether you can get a nonstop flight on Southwest. They fly from my home airport, but only to 4 or 5 cities nonstop, most of which I seldom have need to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslowsky Posted January 6, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 6, 2018 What airline doesn't? Other airlines will hit you for a change fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted January 6, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted January 6, 2018 very surprised at the prices this far out!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted January 6, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 6, 2018 First of all, I'll assume you mean "nonstop" and not "direct." Southwest is actually famous for having direct flights that make several stops; nonstop and direct are NOT the same thing! That said, it depends entirely on where you are flying from/to, as to whether you can get a nonstop flight on Southwest. They fly from my home airport, but only to 4 or 5 cities nonstop, most of which I seldom have need to visit. You're correct, I mean non-stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted January 6, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Southwest is awesome. Free baggage, free snacks, free drinks, free TV on board, open seating rather than assigned seats, the staff is top notch and they're usually the cheapest. Not to mention it's usually pretty easy to get a direct flight. I'd definitely jump on it and just get a credit if the price drops again. All this may be true for YOU. But it is hardly true for everyone. I used to live in Houston and WN was almost NEVER the cheapest. I could fly nonstop on UA for much cheaper and not have to stop in Oklahoma Phoenix, Baltimore or wherever while in route. I now live in Charleston and there are just much better options to get where I want to go. (AA and DL mostly) Plus, I want an assigned seat, with the option of first class or the extra legroom seats. (MCE, E+, Delta comfort). Baggage fees are a non issue. Just get a branded cc and you won't have to pay a fee. The big 3 all have cc options for $95 a year that includes a free bag. And usually early boarding. Thus none of the "must check in early" to get a early boarding group for a decent seat nonsense. I'm usually one of the last to board and I know exactly which seat I am going to be in. I know you WN fans love to say how great they are (and I'm not saying they are a bad airline) but, if you take off your blue and orange glasses you'll realize they are not really any better than the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslowsky Posted January 6, 2018 #24 Share Posted January 6, 2018 All this may be true for YOU. But it is hardly true for everyone. I used to live in Houston and WN was almost NEVER the cheapest. I could fly nonstop on UA for much cheaper and not have to stop in Oklahoma Phoenix, Baltimore or wherever while in route. Plus, I want an assigned seat, with the option of first class or the extra legroom seats. (MCE, E+, Delta comfort). Baggage fees are a non issue. Just get a branded cc and you won't have to pay a fee. The big 3 all have cc options for $95 a year that includes a free bag. And usually early boarding. Thus none of the "must check in early" to get a early boarding group for a decent seat nonsense. I know you WN fans love to say how great they are (and I'm not saying they are a bad airline) but, if you take off your blue and orange glasses you'll realize they are not really any better than the others. Lighten up, Francis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted January 6, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Lighten up, Francis. Someone needs to put the other side out to counter the cult of the blue and orange. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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