Originally Posted by
Flytact
Hello all,
Not sure if there is a trick to this or not, but I'm looking to get out of Charleston, SC using rewards.
CHS -> BWI 4/29
Does anyone think that something may open up closer to the 29th? Can be that morning even.
Cheers
Welcome to FT,
Flytact!
There isn't a trick to reward availability. Southwest currently has two types of reward flights: the old type ("RR1.0") where once you have 16 credits, you receive an award for two one-ways/one return ticket. Once you have this award, you have the ability to view which flights have award availability online. The other type of award is using the new points based system ("RR2.0"), where free tickets can be purchased with points at the rate of 60 points per dollar on the cheaper "Wanna get away" fares.
Southwest offers a morning and evening flight from CHS-BWI on 4/29, but neither have availability for old RR1.0 award redemptions. It's always possible that seats will open up, but I really couldn't guess what those chances might be. If you're able to go on 4/28 or 4/27, fares are only $80 and $69, respectively (RR1.0 awards are also available on those dates)