Originally Posted by
777 global mile hound
At the end of the day I typically only purchase revenue tickets from carriers who support within reason my ability to redeem fairly. To not have a reasonable two way street encourages carriers to be greedy IMO. Those who continue to support carriers with poor records of redemption pay the price now and into the foreseeable future. For all of us.
FWIW, Southwest's standard (saver) award availability has been decent of late. The online booking engine shows availability accurately, and seats often open up a week or so before the travel date. Changes are free of any fees, so you can keep fine tuning your trip. Yes, it's frustrating having to wait so late to know whether you will get the flight, but it's better to get a seat this way than not at all.