helene109 Posted March 23, 2021 #1 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) Hi I have been watching airfare and it looks like it has dropped by $50.00 one way. But only 1/2 of August is open for Southwest. I have a lot of credit left. We would fly out of Chicago. Opinions would you book now or wait another month? Credit doesn’t expire till 2022! Edited March 23, 2021 by helene109 Misspell words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted March 23, 2021 #2 Share Posted March 23, 2021 You can book it and cancel later with no penalty from Southwest. Not so sure if cruises will be in full swing by Aug. Covid 19 cases are rising in 21 states and variant strains popping up. This roller coaster ride ain't over yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 24, 2021 #3 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I would wait and see what transpires. I am on the Halloween sailing of the Mardi Gras and I am 50/50 that it will actually sail. Carnival needs their test cruises, then the 60 day mandate by the CDC, then short cruises, then full week cruises. I don't see the full week ones happening till October 1 at the earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted March 24, 2021 #4 Share Posted March 24, 2021 With Southwest I would personally wait. I never book flights more than 3 months out. In my experience that sweet spot for pricing is 8-11 weeks for SW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellarose Posted March 24, 2021 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2021 once the New Years cruise is a go. then I will get flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted March 24, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted March 24, 2021 So this morning it dropped another $15.00! So torn as I really don’t want to pay $158 one way. Now it is $95!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted March 24, 2021 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2021 You have credits with Southwest that are good until 2022 Yes, book the flights to lock in the $95 fares. You can cancel up until the flight if necessary with no penalty and the credit will still be valid until 2022. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted March 24, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 minute ago, mondello said: You have credits with Southwest that are good until 2022 Yes, book the flights to lock in the $95 fares. You can cancel up until the flight if necessary with no penalty and the credit will still be valid until 2022. Are you sure it would go back to my original extended date 2022? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted March 24, 2021 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Call Southwest first, but the credit should be good for 1 year from date of original cancelled fare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted March 24, 2021 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2021 And if the price goes down again you can rebook for the cheaper price without penalties or fees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisesfun65 Posted March 24, 2021 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Book it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 24, 2021 #12 Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Cruisesfun65 said: Book it!! And get ready to rebook it in the future once Carnival officially cancels your cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted March 24, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, SNJCruisers said: And get ready to rebook it in the future once Carnival officially cancels your cruise. If not then in Orlando a few days! Something is better than nothing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted March 24, 2021 #14 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Fun in the sun either way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted March 24, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted March 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, mondello said: Fun in the sun either way! I love a positive post!! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 24, 2021 #16 Share Posted March 24, 2021 29 minutes ago, helene109 said: I love a positive post!! Thanks!! My post was realistic. Time off from work is obviously not a problem for you if you're going to double up on vacationing. Not all people are as lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted March 24, 2021 Author #17 Share Posted March 24, 2021 35 minutes ago, SNJCruisers said: My post was realistic. Time off from work is obviously not a problem for you if you're going to double up on vacationing. Not all people are as lucky. I don’t know what you mean by double up on vacation? I just meant if the cruise is canceled then I will consider just staying a few days in Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 24, 2021 #18 Share Posted March 24, 2021 As CDC reminded every one today, there will be no cruises from US ports prior to Nov 1, 2021....you might want to hold your money a little longer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 24, 2021 #19 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, helene109 said: I don’t know what you mean by double up on vacation? I just meant if the cruise is canceled then I will consider just staying a few days in Orlando By doubling up on vacation, I inferred that you would stay a few days in Orlando and then rebook your cruise for a new date in the near future. Edited March 24, 2021 by SNJCruisers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 24, 2021 #20 Share Posted March 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said: As CDC reminded every one today, there will be no cruises from US ports prior to Nov 1, 2021....you might want to hold your money a little longer. Link to that please..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 24, 2021 #21 Share Posted March 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, SNJCruisers said: Link to that please..... https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-24/cdc-says-order-limiting-u-s-cruises-stays-in-effect-till-nov-1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted March 24, 2021 Author #22 Share Posted March 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, SNJCruisers said: By doubling up on vacation, I inferred that you would stay a few days in Orlando and then rebook your cruise for a new date in the near future. If it is canceled again I would rebook it the following August. Trying to have something to look forward to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 24, 2021 #23 Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, CruiserBruce said: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-24/cdc-says-order-limiting-u-s-cruises-stays-in-effect-till-nov-1 Article just confirms that the CSO is in effect until November 1. The cruise lines are still awaiting guidelines as to what will be needed for test cruises to start. Then after evaluating the results, a 60 day mandate is in effect until short revenue producing cruises can begin. If the CDC keeps dragging their feet regarding the specifics of the test cruise guidelines, then the cruise lines can start back on November 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 24, 2021 #24 Share Posted March 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, SNJCruisers said: Article just confirms that the CSO is in effect until November 1. The cruise lines are still awaiting guidelines as to what will be needed for test cruises to start. Then after evaluating the results, a 60 day mandate is in effect until short revenue producing cruises can begin. If the CDC keeps dragging their feet regarding the specifics of the test cruise guidelines, then the cruise lines can start back on November 1. Actually the CDC has asked for things, like cruise line plans for increased medical staffing and capabilities, and plans and agreements with ports on countries on handling pax who become sick. The cruise lines have not produced these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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