Booked my Flight - a question

[KPGirl]

Ok so I finally booked one way of my flight, talking with Southwest they said if the price drops I just go on line and change my booked to get the new price, does anyone have experience with this?? Is it cash back or money towards another flight ?

[imluvncruzn]

Ok so I finally booked one way of my flight, talking with Southwest they said if the price drops I just go on line and change my booked to get the new price, does anyone have experience with this?? Is it cash back or money towards another flight ?

 

It's a southwest credit in your name that must be used within 1 year. You used to be able to sell it but they changed it so it's non-transferable. I do it all the time when I see my flight price has dropped. It's very easy!

[wrigley80]

Does anyone know if this applies towards AirTran as well??

[Banditswife]

It's a southwest credit in your name that must be used within 1 year. You used to be able to sell it but they changed it so it's non-transferable. I do it all the time when I see my flight price has dropped. It's very easy!

This is correct. We had that happen for our upcoming cruise. Our Southwest flight dropped by $44. ea way times 2 pax= $176. We found a good deal & ended up using our air credit for an extra vacation. We only had to pay the slight difference. It is non transferable & you do have to use it within a year of original purchase date.

 

Wrigley80: I know SW just merged with Airtran, but not sure if they have the same rules.

[KPGirl]

So I guess we lose out because there is no way we'd be travelling again in a year. Damn !!!

[smplyblessed619]

So I guess we lose out because there is no way we'd be travelling again in a year. Damn !!!

 

Get the credit anyway - you never know when you could do a 'weekend getaway' especially if you only had to pay a few more dollars for a flight! :)

[PAPERBKWRITER]

So I guess we lose out because there is no way we'd be travelling again in a year. Damn !!!

 

I'd do it since it's easy to do and sometimes things change and you will need air. I've done it many times and sometime lose the savings but if I need it it's there.

[whitshel]

Is it only good on air or can you use it towards their early boarding program or booking hotels n such on their website?

[bunny1954]

Is it only good on air or can you use it towards their early boarding program or booking hotels n such on their website?

 

Only good towards air. I know.....I tried using it before for the early boarding program and was told no.

[Banditswife]

So I guess we lose out because there is no way we'd be travelling again in a year. Damn !!!

That is what happened to us as I explained earlier. We were not planning another vacation, but SW had a great sale so we made it an extra long weekend. They had flights from MCI (our home airport) to BNA (Nashville) for $49. ea way pp. I just couldn't pass up the chance for a sweet long weekend. Just keep checking different flights & find one that fits with your schedule, the air credit you have & someplace you'd like to visit.

[Banditswife]

Is it only good on air or can you use it towards their early boarding program or booking hotels n such on their website?

Only good on air. I tried to use some of our credit for an early boarding pass & wasn't allowed to do that.

[treber02]

I work for Southwest it is either a credit or a refund depending on which rate you booked. Some rates are refundable some are not. If it is a credit it is good for one year from date of purchase for air only. We have aquired AirTran but are currently operating as two separate airlines with different rules :)

[Redsfan]

don't forget there are also no change fees in case you want to upgrade, etc...

[KPGirl]

so I booked 4 flights for my family, if there is a credit does each person have to use their own or do they all get added together??

[serene56]

if you booked the early bird seats and you change your flight to the cheaper flight you lose your standing as the EB goes by the date you rebook.

 

southwest drpped 60.00 per person and since i will not be flying within the year i booked its not worth it to lose me seating prioity