[Targeted] Free changes due to rescheduling; move up to + or - 14 days, twice!
Apr 18, 2020, 11:14 pm
#16
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PHX
Programs: Delta 2M DM, Southwest A List and CP
Posts: 1,102
This week I saw that my flights in May and June could be changed to within two months without charge as long as departure and arrival cities remained the same. Very nice of Southwest; some of the flights I changed to were much more expensive than the original ones.
Apr 21, 2020, 8:10 pm
#17
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: LAX/SFO
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, Fortune Wings Club Gold
Posts: 358
Looks like WN finally hard-countered this.
6/28 - 7/11 is changeable. But there is a significant upcharge on those dates. I'm seeing $49 SFO-LAX outside those dates, and $235 inside.
Edit: looks like they largely killed WGA inventory for these dates.
6/28 - 7/11 is changeable. But there is a significant upcharge on those dates. I'm seeing $49 SFO-LAX outside those dates, and $235 inside.
Edit: looks like they largely killed WGA inventory for these dates.
Apr 21, 2020, 8:38 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,331
I suspect they are rolling out the next round of schedule changes. Check back in a day or two.
Apr 21, 2020, 10:27 pm
#20
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 149
Just got notifications of connecttions for Southwest for Fourth of July weekend for MCI-MSP that was previously a nonstop, will probably be flying Delta instead as a result. But now the free changes are back. I assume these changes now are final even with a lot of states opening up in the next month or so.
Jun 9, 2020, 9:27 pm
#22
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,638
Originally Posted by coltonatx;[url=tel:32443786
32443786[/url]]This waiver still showed up in my June reservations as of last week, but it is suddenly gone now.
I called and was told the waiver is now expired, but I can't find any official website stating the expiration date.
Anyone has any links?
I called and was told the waiver is now expired, but I can't find any official website stating the expiration date.
Anyone has any links?
As WN only is booking to about 2/3 capacity to keep middle seats open, and as more seats are being sold, some flights over the next month or two are showing as “unavailable;” so, again, it’s advised not to delay rebooking, when the opportunity arises.
Jun 10, 2020, 3:40 pm
#25
Join Date: May 2020
Programs: Southwest Companion Pass holder and A List Preferred. Marriott Platinum
Posts: 42
Jun 10, 2020, 3:54 pm
#26
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,606
I'm guessing the August 10 date will be extended soon, when the MAX date is backed up free changes usually follow.
I'm looking to change some Labor day Weekend ( Sept 5) flights.
https://www.southwest.com/html/air/737-MAX-8.html
I'm looking to change some Labor day Weekend ( Sept 5) flights.
https://www.southwest.com/html/air/737-MAX-8.html
Last edited by flyer4512; Jun 10, 2020 at 4:36 pm
Jun 10, 2020, 6:55 pm
#27
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,721
A couple of questions:
(1) Can I reverse the direction on a one-way, or is the waiver only good for the same direction of travel?
(2) If there are 2 passengers on an itinerary, I presume I can use the waiver to update the reservation, and then cancel one of the passengers?
Ditto! Did not realize this was not an ongoing promo but rather like the so-called $49 "sales" which expire but then repeat again.
^ Thanks! I guess I can wait another day as my flight is scheduled for Saturday.
(1) Can I reverse the direction on a one-way, or is the waiver only good for the same direction of travel?
(2) If there are 2 passengers on an itinerary, I presume I can use the waiver to update the reservation, and then cancel one of the passengers?
^ Thanks! I guess I can wait another day as my flight is scheduled for Saturday.
Last edited by Boraxo; Jun 10, 2020 at 7:06 pm
Jun 11, 2020, 12:30 pm
#28
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,606
A couple of questions:
(1) Can I reverse the direction on a one-way, or is the waiver only good for the same direction of travel?
(2) If there are 2 passengers on an itinerary, I presume I can use the waiver to update the reservation, and then cancel one of the passengers?
Ditto! Did not realize this was not an ongoing promo but rather like the so-called $49 "sales" which expire but then repeat again.
^ Thanks! I guess I can wait another day as my flight is scheduled for Saturday.
(1) Can I reverse the direction on a one-way, or is the waiver only good for the same direction of travel?
(2) If there are 2 passengers on an itinerary, I presume I can use the waiver to update the reservation, and then cancel one of the passengers?
Ditto! Did not realize this was not an ongoing promo but rather like the so-called $49 "sales" which expire but then repeat again.
^ Thanks! I guess I can wait another day as my flight is scheduled for Saturday.
Jun 13, 2020, 2:38 pm
#29
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: AUS
Programs: AA Exec Platinum/MM, DL Gold/MM, Hilton Diamond, Accor Platinum, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,976
If my wife has travel funds in her account can she use them to book new tickets for both her and me, or just her? The amount is just over the cost of the two tickets I'm looking at.
Jun 13, 2020, 3:31 pm
#30
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,286
Southwest has announced that they will let customers convert travel funds (from the covid-19 covered period) into Rapid Rewards points, which can then be used to book travel for anyone. This functionality hasn't been made active yet, but is hopefully coming soon.