Changed Flight with Higher Fare

[strgth]

SW changed the time of flight to a later time on the same day. I'm fine with the time change since I was notified in advance. I noticed that the new flight is higher in fare and higher estimated points received once travel is completed ($227 for estimated 2753 points). The estimated points on my confirmation reflects the lower fare I paid ($179 for estimated 1503 points.) Since I am given the option of one change, should I "change" to the same flight with the higher fare so that I can get more points once I complete travel?

[dfwskier]

Points are always allocated based on what you actually pay and class of service - Wanna Get Away vs Anytime vs Business select.

A no cost change to a higher costing seat does not affect your eligible RR points

[strgth]

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@dfwskier wrote:

Points are always allocated based on what you actually pay and class of service - Wanna Get Away vs Anytime vs Business select.

A no cost change to a higher costing seat does not affect your eligible RR points

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So if I'm understanding you correctly, even if I make my one no-cost change to the same higher fare flight SW changed me to, I will not earn the higher points. I will only earn the points based on the original fare paid (which was much lower).

[dfwskier]

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@strgth wrote:

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@dfwskier wrote:

Points are always allocated based on what you actually pay and class of service - Wanna Get Away vs Anytime vs Business select.

A no cost change to a higher costing seat does not affect your eligible RR points

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So if I'm understanding you correctly, even if I make my one no-cost change to the same higher fare flight SW changed me to, I will not earn the higher points. I will only earn the points based on the original fare paid (which was much lower).

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Correct

[david8796]

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@strgth mygiftcardsite wrote:

SW changed the time of flight to a later time on the same day. I'm fine with the time change since I was notified in advance. I noticed that the new flight is higher in fare and higher estimated points received once travel is completed ($227 for estimated 2753 points). The estimated points on my confirmation reflects the lower fare I paid ($179 for estimated 1503 points.) Since I am given the option of one change, should I "change" to the same flight with the higher fare so that I can get more points once I complete travel?

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The short answer is yes, though it's up to the airline to determine which award fares are eligible for cancellation and whether you'll pay a change or cancellation fee.