PHL Bonus Credit Offer 5/8/09 - 8/31/09
May 8, 2009 | 11:32 am
#1
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PHL Bonus Credit Offer 5/8/09 - 8/31/09
Not sure if this is another targetted promotion, but when I click on "Promotions" in MySouthwest I got this offer today:
PHL Bonus Credit Offer 5/08 - 8/31/09 In celebration of our 5th Anniversary in Philadelphia, get one bonus Rapid Rewards credit when you fly into or out of Philadelphia International Airport between May 8 and August 31, 2009. Here's what you do: 1) Register for this promotion between May 8 and May 31, 2009. 2) Book a flight for yourself between May 8 and August 31, 2009 for travel to/from Philadelphia between May 8 and August 31, 2009. 3) Complete your travel between May 8 and August 31, 2009.
Edited to add: Don't think it's targetted, it's posted on Southwest.com here too.
PHL Bonus Credit Offer 5/08 - 8/31/09 In celebration of our 5th Anniversary in Philadelphia, get one bonus Rapid Rewards credit when you fly into or out of Philadelphia International Airport between May 8 and August 31, 2009. Here's what you do: 1) Register for this promotion between May 8 and May 31, 2009. 2) Book a flight for yourself between May 8 and August 31, 2009 for travel to/from Philadelphia between May 8 and August 31, 2009. 3) Complete your travel between May 8 and August 31, 2009.
Edited to add: Don't think it's targetted, it's posted on Southwest.com here too.
May 8, 2009 | 1:36 pm
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PHL is one of my frequent destinations...but likely none this entire year. 
Request for SWAVictor's group: if there is no compelling reason for the variability, please use consistent naming for fields that contain identical data. The registration form for this promotion uses rr_number for the account number. The recent "Chase exclusive offer" uses RR_Number (could be treated differently depending on browser handling of case sensitivity). Standard southwest.com forms already use entered_account_number and RRNUMBER. Apart from inconveniencing the customer (causing form auto-complete not to work), I can't think of any reason why this single bit of data should require four different names.
Request for SWAVictor's group: if there is no compelling reason for the variability, please use consistent naming for fields that contain identical data. The registration form for this promotion uses rr_number for the account number. The recent "Chase exclusive offer" uses RR_Number (could be treated differently depending on browser handling of case sensitivity). Standard southwest.com forms already use entered_account_number and RRNUMBER. Apart from inconveniencing the customer (causing form auto-complete not to work), I can't think of any reason why this single bit of data should require four different names.
May 10, 2009 | 12:25 pm
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A nice gift, but not as nice as their 3rd Anniversary present to Philly. Gary Kelly spoke to a group at a nice rooftop club, more or less an open invitation, sponsored through the Temple U Hospitality management school, and everyone in attendance received 16 RR credits!
Not that they are under obligation to repeat (Gary actually joked about darnit, how many people are here?) but it was a good time. Including the free drinks. No drink coupons required
Not that they are under obligation to repeat (Gary actually joked about darnit, how many people are here?) but it was a good time. Including the free drinks. No drink coupons required
May 12, 2009 | 8:48 pm
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No. T&C includes: Book a flight for yourself between May 8 and August 31, 2009 for travel to/from Philadelphia between May 8 and August 31, 2009. Southwest wants NEW business from the promo.
May 14, 2009 | 10:29 pm
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Well poo...I shoulda checked here first. We're taking a trip to see MrsJ's granny and we decided to go WN. Not being RR members, I signed us all up. Saw this promo here and went to register but noooo...
What happened?
The Rapid Rewards account number entered is not eligible for this promotion. This promotion is only available to select Rapid Rewards Members.
What you need to do:
Please check to make sure you have accurately entered your name and account number.
The Rapid Rewards account number entered is not eligible for this promotion. This promotion is only available to select Rapid Rewards Members.
What you need to do:
Please check to make sure you have accurately entered your name and account number.
Jun 13, 2009 | 9:40 am
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Promo not shown any more on my account
What happened to this promo?
Active Promotions
There are currently no active promotions in your Rapid Rewards Account.
I registered and booked a flight for july???
Active Promotions
There are currently no active promotions in your Rapid Rewards Account.
I registered and booked a flight for july???
Jun 14, 2009 | 12:49 pm
#12
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Any limitations on Rapid Rewards PHL Promo?
Hi. I fly SWA often in and out of PHL and BWI. Does anyone know if this is a one time offer? Or will I receive the bonus credit(s) each time I fly from now until 8/31? Seems like an easy way to earn a free ticket - I'll fly into PHL rather than BWI and drive the extra hour or so to my destination.
I called SWA customer service today and the agent didn't know - said I need to talk to a RR Rep - and they are closed today.
I called SWA customer service today and the agent didn't know - said I need to talk to a RR Rep - and they are closed today.
Jun 15, 2009 | 7:12 pm
#13
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Jun 15, 2009 | 7:59 pm
#14
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 13
Swa phl promotion
I called to verify I was still signed up for the promotion, they said I'm good to go. Also, when I tried to "reregister" it told me I was already signed up for this promo.
By the way, I called the Rapid Rewards Desk today - she told me it's an extra credit each time you fly in and out of PHL. Not my favorite airport, but it makes it a little easier.
By the way, I called the Rapid Rewards Desk today - she told me it's an extra credit each time you fly in and out of PHL. Not my favorite airport, but it makes it a little easier.
Jun 18, 2009 | 12:04 pm
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Location: Pittsburgh
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Yeah, I got this error too-- I registered, saw it on my promo page, and booked (and trying to book another!) trip to PHL during the time frame. But on my promos page its no longer there! I'm hoping its just another website glitch since I was planning to take advantage of the promo for sure.