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[Gitelfor]

I have a question that maybe someone here can answer...

I booked a promotional flight which will give me a companion pass. I won't actually get the companion pass until Jan 6th. We are flying to MCO in Feb. Can I book my flight now and add my companion later when I get the pass or do I have to wait to book both at the same time?

You can book just the other seat later, as long as there is an available seat on that flight. Sometimes, customers will book both tickets at the same time, in anticipation of a future CP, with the other person’s ticket booked using points or on a refundable fare (Business Select or Anytime). Once the CP is activated, specify your companion, then call Southwest to convert that ticket for your Companion and get your points or fare refunded for the original purchase. That removes the risk of finding the flight sold out, if waiting to book till later.

 

[Lsdolphin]

Ok just as I expected prices dropping! My flights dropped from $158 each way to $116...booked!
I didn’t actually expect prices to drop this quickly thought it would take longer.

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

Ok just as I expected prices dropping! My flights dropped from $158 each way to $116...booked!
I didn’t actually expect prices to drop this quickly thought it would take longer.

Just checked mine and still super high (thankfully we grabbed some lower value ones before it shot up). Don’t think I’m going to see much decrease for RI/MA school vacation week.

 

[val1234]

Just checked mine and still super high (thankfully we grabbed some lower value ones before it shot up). Don’t think I’m going to see much decrease for RI/MA school vacation week.

I just checked mine for NY/LI spring break week and all wanna get away fares are gone!

 

[Chernabob]

I just checked mine for NY/LI spring break week and all wanna get away fares are gone!

Can't speak to a high demand week like spring break, but those are known to reappear. I'd keep checking.

But do keep an eye on it. That is a sign that inventory might be tight.

 

[bsmcneil]

I'm checking with you all as you're much more knowledgeable about SW than I am: for the past few months, I've been diligently checking my flights and updating things whenever prices dropped (which has been great). I just booked my flights for a Jan trip and the price shifted a bit from when they were released - but I've added my son planning to use my companion pass (which I've not done yet). I keep getting an error message and I can't tell if it's because I added him today and then went to revise the flight today; or, can I just not update the flight if I am using a companion pass (in addition to my own seat, obviously)?

 

[Erica Ladd]

I'm checking with you all as you're much more knowledgeable about SW than I am: for the past few months, I've been diligently checking my flights and updating things whenever prices dropped (which has been great). I just booked my flights for a Jan trip and the price shifted a bit from when they were released - but I've added my son planning to use my companion pass (which I've not done yet). I keep getting an error message and I can't tell if it's because I added him today and then went to revise the flight today; or, can I just not update the flight if I am using a companion pass (in addition to my own seat, obviously)?

I believe you need to cancel CP, modify the flight then add CP back

 

[Tink Fans]

I believe you need to cancel CP, modify the flight then add CP back

Yes, as Erica replied is how I always revise the flight with CP attached. Much easier than calling which is how I did it the first time. I always forget to pick the “refund method” so just make sure you do that.

 

[momto3boys+aprincess]

I finally decided yesterday to fly our group of 7 into Tampa. Even with the transport service it was 40 pp each way cheaper than MCO. So my question is if they drop the price at MCO can I change to that airport?

 

[EACarlson]

I finally decided yesterday to fly our group of 7 into Tampa. Even with the transport service it was 40 pp each way cheaper than MCO. So my question is if they drop the price at MCO can I change to that airport?

Sure, you just cancel and rebook.

 

[msjprincess]

I finally decided yesterday to fly our group of 7 into Tampa. Even with the transport service it was 40 pp each way cheaper than MCO. So my question is if they drop the price at MCO can I change to that airport?

Yes you can modify the reservation to a different airport.

 

[Sleepyluke]

I need some SW advice here, and this seems to be the place to come. I am looking at the next booking window, but after this one and test dates, i don't have enough points for our 4 tickets (stupid increase) but when you have to split tickets on points vs cash, do you call, or just book 3 on points then one of the adults on cash, in case the fare disappears like some of the wanna get always have done recently? I know it typically tells you when the fare is getting low, but on opening day, not sure how quick some are getting snatched up these days with the crazy that is the world right now....

Thanks for any advice

 

[twincruisers]

I always remember SW as requiring that all passengers to be booked on all points or all cash, so you would have to do 2 reservations of 3 tickets on points and 1 ticket on cash.

 

[barb969]

Be sure to book yourself or the person who has the rapid reward account for cash so you will earn the points. Also you can break the ressies into one ways to take advantage of the best prices. Or you could buy points. When they are on sale they are too bad of a deal. Then you do not get travel funds if the prices go down or you have to cancel.

 

[Avery&Todd]

Is anyone still checking the SW website 2xs a day to check and make sure your upcoming flights are still there??

.....Just me??

Good to know!

so far my 2 non-stop flights over Veteran's Day week/weekend are still there *knocks on wood* but boy have the prices/points shot up!! I originally booked (the moment they were released months ago) for just over 9k points/ticket and they're 26.7k now!

and I'm also checking on my new flights for March I booked on the 16th - no changes to those yet, but I'm sure some will happen since of course I booked the "first out, non-stop" flight of the day which so far, over the last year SW has always cancelled....but a girl can dream, right?

49 days until the flight stress is over, right??

 

[MMSM]

How long does it take for you initial rewards to show? I opened the card in July 2021 and spent my $2000 to earn 65000 points. I did all my spending within 2 weeks so it did not make it right before cycle. My cycle was Aug 19. I called and I saw my pts from purchases but not the bonus points. They transferred me to Chase and they said it would take 2 months. That would bring me to Sept 19. Today- still nothing. Can someone tell me how long it took there points to show?

 

[Doug7856]

How long does it take for you initial rewards to show? I opened the card in July 2021 and spent my $2000 to earn 65000 points. I did all my spending within 2 weeks so it did not make it right before cycle. My cycle was Aug 19. I called and I saw my pts from purchases but not the bonus points. They transferred me to Chase and they said it would take 2 months. That would bring me to Sept 19. Today- still nothing. Can someone tell me how long it took there points to show?

I find that bonus points and promotions sometimes take longer to post than the regular earnings from credit card usage. I had an anniversary extra bonus and it took every bit of three months to post.

 

[bookgirl2632]

Is anyone still checking the SW website 2xs a day to check and make sure your upcoming flights are still there??

.....Just me??

Good to know!

so far my 2 non-stop flights over Veteran's Day week/weekend are still there *knocks on wood* but boy have the prices/points shot up!! I originally booked (the moment they were released months ago) for just over 9k points/ticket and they're 26.7k now!

and I'm also checking on my new flights for March I booked on the 16th - no changes to those yet, but I'm sure some will happen since of course I booked the "first out, non-stop" flight of the day which so far, over the last year SW has always cancelled....but a girl can dream, right?

49 days until the flight stress is over, right??

I check 2 or 3 times a day. So far, so good. I did have one slight change to my flight coming home. They moved it up by o my 15 minutes. Other than that, no changes so far.

 

[happ]

How long does it take for you initial rewards to show? I opened the card in July 2021 and spent my $2000 to earn 65000 points. I did all my spending within 2 weeks so it did not make it right before cycle. My cycle was Aug 19. I called and I saw my pts from purchases but not the bonus points. They transferred me to Chase and they said it would take 2 months. That would bring me to Sept 19. Today- still nothing. Can someone tell me how long it took there points to show?

When I opened the SW card last year I completed the spend before my billing cycle ended and the bonus posted with the first statement. Has your second statement posted? Are you sure you spent the full 2000 plus the annual fee?

 

[barb969]

You can see all your point activity on southwest’s website. Sign in and scroll down to My Rapid Rewards.