How to get the best deal on Southwest Airlines and
Jan 31, 2009, 10:46 am
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How to get the best deal on Southwest Airlines and
Hey all,
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting the best priced fare on Southwest Airlines and JetBlue on long-distance travel (particularly cross-country--2,000 miles plus). I know they often have promotional sales, but if anyone has any information that could prove useful for booking on both these airlines, I'd appreciate it very much.
Thanks and Happy Flying!
JFK85_PHX
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting the best priced fare on Southwest Airlines and JetBlue on long-distance travel (particularly cross-country--2,000 miles plus). I know they often have promotional sales, but if anyone has any information that could prove useful for booking on both these airlines, I'd appreciate it very much.
Thanks and Happy Flying!
JFK85_PHX
Jan 31, 2009, 11:01 am
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I think I recently read on FT that Southwest's conditions of carriage do not prohibit "hidden-city" ticketing. If that is true, you can try pricing one-way itineraries to a point beyond your intended destination (with a connection through your intended destination) to see if there are any deals. This might only work if you do not check baggage: I'm not sure if Southwest permits "short checking" of baggage.
I think I recently read on FT that Southwest's conditions of carriage do not prohibit "hidden-city" ticketing. If that is true, you can try pricing one-way itineraries to a point beyond your intended destination (with a connection through your intended destination) to see if there are any deals. This might only work if you do not check baggage: I'm not sure if Southwest permits "short checking" of baggage.
Jan 31, 2009, 3:44 pm
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Re:Southwest
Sign up for the Southwest DING fares. You put in your departure airport and when special fares come around you get a notice. Also sign up for their e-mails. And of course, read the Southwest forum on Flyertalk!