Free Cargo Shipment + 2 RR Credits for Opening Southwest Cargo Account
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Free Cargo Shipment + 2 RR Credits for Opening Southwest Cargo Account
Interesting promotion for opening a cargo account, see this page.
Not sure what a "TSA required site validation" involves though, anyone have any experience with that?
Originally Posted by Southwest Cargo
Here's An Offer That'll Make You Ship Your Pants.
We want to show you what Southwest Airlines Cargo can do for your business.
Just fill out the short form below and well email you a Southwest Airlines Cargo Account application. Not only will Southwest Airlines waive the new account fee*, we will also give you two bonus Rapid Rewards credits and send you one complimentary NFG (Next Flight Guaranteed) air waybill valid up to 200 pounds upon approval of your account! But, act fast as this offer expires on September 30, 2009.
If you have any questions about this offer or shipping on Southwest Airlines Cargo, please call our Cargo Customer Care Center at 1-800-533-1222.
*New Account fee includes a TSA required site validation. Rapid Rewards bonus credits do not count toward A-List qualification. Bonus credits will post to your account within 4 to 6 weeks of approval of your Cargo Account. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.
We want to show you what Southwest Airlines Cargo can do for your business.
Just fill out the short form below and well email you a Southwest Airlines Cargo Account application. Not only will Southwest Airlines waive the new account fee*, we will also give you two bonus Rapid Rewards credits and send you one complimentary NFG (Next Flight Guaranteed) air waybill valid up to 200 pounds upon approval of your account! But, act fast as this offer expires on September 30, 2009.
If you have any questions about this offer or shipping on Southwest Airlines Cargo, please call our Cargo Customer Care Center at 1-800-533-1222.
*New Account fee includes a TSA required site validation. Rapid Rewards bonus credits do not count toward A-List qualification. Bonus credits will post to your account within 4 to 6 weeks of approval of your Cargo Account. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply.
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http://www.swacargo.com/swacargo/acc...rAccount.shtml
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that Southwest Airlines may only accept cargo weighing 16 ounces or more from Known Shippers or TSA-approved Indirect Air Carriers. In order to ship cargo with Southwest Airlines, you must become a Known Shipper by completing the account application process.
Once your application is approved, we will contact you to set up an inspection of your residence or business. There will be a minimum, non-refundable $50 fee for the inspection. (This fee is mileage-based and may be higher). Once your account is created, we will provide you with a Southwest Airlines Cargo Account or Shipper ID number. You will need to present this number when tendering your shipment to us.
Note: The TSA requires a seven day waiting period from the date of the application before the first shipment may be tendered on a new account.
Once your application is approved, we will contact you to set up an inspection of your residence or business. There will be a minimum, non-refundable $50 fee for the inspection. (This fee is mileage-based and may be higher). Once your account is created, we will provide you with a Southwest Airlines Cargo Account or Shipper ID number. You will need to present this number when tendering your shipment to us.
Note: The TSA requires a seven day waiting period from the date of the application before the first shipment may be tendered on a new account.
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Gee, I wonder how the TSA will respond if a few thousand FlyerTalkers apply for this all at once?
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It's also a test run for new airport fees. Since the $2.50-$5 fee for being manhandled at the airport is so popular (I mean, 100% of us pay it so happily) they are now test marketing the same service at home at a very reasonable price increase.
If someone does this just for the credits, that is a special type of insanity. However, being Flyertalkers, I would not be too surprised either as I have done the flights to nowhere for miles many, many times. More TSA.. I gotta draw the line somewhere.
If someone does this just for the credits, that is a special type of insanity. However, being Flyertalkers, I would not be too surprised either as I have done the flights to nowhere for miles many, many times. More TSA.. I gotta draw the line somewhere.
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Actually - the offer states:
Not only will Southwest Airlines waive the new account fee* . . .
and then follows up the * with:
*New Account fee includes a TSA required site validation.
This indicates that the site validation is waived as part of the new account fee.
Not only will Southwest Airlines waive the new account fee* . . .
and then follows up the * with:
*New Account fee includes a TSA required site validation.
This indicates that the site validation is waived as part of the new account fee.
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This shows that the person writing this at WN needs to be more precise. My guess is that if its a TSA, you will have to pay $50. Still, this is a good deal because paying $50 for a free shipment is not a bad price. However, it wouldn't be so good a deal just to get 2 credits
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You know, I first read it and thought the fee was waived then read here and saw it went the other way so I stopped.
I actually could have a need and have paid SWA Cargo fees in the past to have small trees & plants shipped up from FLL without freezing.
I reckon I'll call tomorrow and get the scoop...
I actually could have a need and have paid SWA Cargo fees in the past to have small trees & plants shipped up from FLL without freezing.
I reckon I'll call tomorrow and get the scoop...
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Fee is totally waived
Just got this email followup.. now what does the TSA inspection involve?
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Don't forget, the deadline to submit your Southwest Airlines Account Application is September 30, 2009. Once your account has been approved, well then send you one complimentary NFG (Next Flight Guaranteed) airbill valid up to 200 pounds.*
Please note that a site validation is a TSA requirement for all new accounts. By taking advantage of this offer, the site validation fee will be waived. There is absolutely no cost to you to open your new Southwest Airlines Cargo account.
If you have any questions about this offer or shipping on Southwest Airlines Cargo, please call our Cargo Customer Care Center at 1-800-533-1222.
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Don't forget, the deadline to submit your Southwest Airlines Account Application is September 30, 2009. Once your account has been approved, well then send you one complimentary NFG (Next Flight Guaranteed) airbill valid up to 200 pounds.*
Please note that a site validation is a TSA requirement for all new accounts. By taking advantage of this offer, the site validation fee will be waived. There is absolutely no cost to you to open your new Southwest Airlines Cargo account.
If you have any questions about this offer or shipping on Southwest Airlines Cargo, please call our Cargo Customer Care Center at 1-800-533-1222.
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this is from our Cargo web site. In order to ship, you have to be a known shipper:
Known Shippers
A Known Shipper is an individual or business that has an established reputation in the shipping community and is offering their own goods for transportation. To become a Known Shipper, you must complete one of the two applications below and provide us with additional supporting documentation upon request.
Once we approve your application, we will contact you to arrange an inspection of your residence or place of business. There will be a minimum, non-refundable fee of $50 for this inspection. (This fee is mileage-based and may be higher.) Once your account is established, we will provide a Shipper ID number to you. You will bring this number with you when shipping with Southwest Airlines Cargo.
My guess is that the TSA looks at where you store your shipments, access to those shipments while at your house or facility, stuff like that.
Known Shippers
A Known Shipper is an individual or business that has an established reputation in the shipping community and is offering their own goods for transportation. To become a Known Shipper, you must complete one of the two applications below and provide us with additional supporting documentation upon request.
Once we approve your application, we will contact you to arrange an inspection of your residence or place of business. There will be a minimum, non-refundable fee of $50 for this inspection. (This fee is mileage-based and may be higher.) Once your account is established, we will provide a Shipper ID number to you. You will bring this number with you when shipping with Southwest Airlines Cargo.
My guess is that the TSA looks at where you store your shipments, access to those shipments while at your house or facility, stuff like that.