@sungi wrote:
Just purchased my first wanna get away fare. One of the features I'm hoping to use is the same day change and standby option to get on a near earlier flight that day. I had some questions.
For the same day flight change and standby option, does it include travel to co-terminal airport? For example, if my original destination is San Jose but there is an earlier flight going to Oakland, can I change to Oakland with no upcharge?
Same day flight change lets me change flight on day of travel. If I've already checked into my original flight (done day before), can I still change the flight to an earlier one on day of travel?
They open up the coterminal cities when there is a big delay such as weather system coming through, but I don't think you can change airports under normal operations.
Once you are at the airport they have more power though, I think they can shuffle your destinations there depending on all the factors.
I don't think there is any good option about the origin airport other than people who show up at the wrong one accidentally anecdotally they will try to take care of you. (ORD vs MDW, DCA vs IAD where the airport is literally in the same city - not SJC vs OAK in that case. Houston and Dallas are newer entries to this category and I don't know if they get mixed up or not very often.)
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Are you in a weather event where you can change it for free first?
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@dfwskier wrote:
Good for you and congrats.
I have the same goal and an 4 short: Alabama, Mississippi, Wyoming and Nebraska.
I'm also short Idaho and will need to check out BOI, also Montana, SD and ND (road trip from MSP?)
Vermont, Delaware, West Virginia, and Connecticut are my other four missing states.
So still a ways to go but could knock out two to four of them on a dedicated road trip.
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01-17-2024
06:13 PM
01-17-2024
06:13 PM
@SoCalFlyer97 wrote:
@Mark7666 wrote:
Looking for an answer as to the how boarding positions are actually assigned to A-List and A-List Preferred passenger's.
Specifically, I would like to know how we AL and ALP passengers are sequenced when SW checks us in 36 hours in advance. I get the A1-15 thing. What I want to know is; If there are say 10 AL or ALP passengers, who gets assigned A16, A17, etc? How are this positions determined?
Hello!
This was asked a while back on Twitter/X. Here's SW's response:
Priority boarding positions are assigned in this order: Business Select, A-List Preferred, A-List, Anytime fares, EarlyBird.
https://southwest.com/help/booking/earlybird-checkin
-Larissa
https://twitter.com/SouthwestAir/status/1594125108129722370?s=20
I'm not sure about the A-List and ALP as it seemed to me without asking around that there might be comingling of the two categories with some weighting of advance purchase and status that favors ALP but not absolutely favors them.
I hadn't ever seen anything written that said it would be ALP, then A-list. Usually they are mentioned together in parallel.
Not sure - anyway my 2023 as ALP I didn't notice much difference than when I was A-list.
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01-17-2024
06:05 PM
01-17-2024
06:05 PM
@SoCalFlyer97 wrote:
@DancingDavidE wrote:
I had always understood that to be a benefit of EBCI will try to confirm.
There are some misconceptions about EBCI out there but “check in” is in the name of it so I would expect to be checked in. (But not be assured of an A position, etc.)
When did you add EBCI and what was your position that you were assigned when you did retrieve it? You’ll need your boarding pass to show that EBCI was applied to it.
@DancingDavidE
Also, under the Contract of Carriage (Section 9.6):
(6) Denied Boarding Priority Rules. The Carrier’s boarding priority is established on a first- come, first-served basis in the order boarding positions are secured. In determining which Passengers holding Confirmed Reserved Space shall be denied boarding involuntarily, the Carrier shall deny boarding in reverse order from the order in which the Passengers’ boarding positions were secured (i.e., the last Passenger who receives a boarding position will be the first Passenger denied boarding involuntarily in an oversale situation), with no preference given to any particular person or category of Fares.
This is what I was looking for - but still vague about what is "securing" your boarding position - it doesn't say "securing your boarding pass" which is a separate activity but which the OP may have been bumped because of it. (Unless this was one of those flights where 100% of the people got EBCI.
But anyway - what if a Business Select or A-list passenger gets their boarding pass at the airport - that's obviously not desirable to have either of those types bumped so it has to be the order of assigning boarding positions.
Therefore I suspect an EBCI error with the OP's flight, the EBCI should be protecting a passenger from being bumped. Either there was an error on acquiring EBCI, or the flight was changed less than 36 hours prior to departure, or another error (or glitch) is possible.
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@dfwskier wrote:
Good for you and congrats.
I have the same goal and an 4 short: Alabama, Mississippi, Wyoming and Nebraska.
I'm just back from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama and not far from Mississippi - I recommend Pensacola (PNS) for visiting Orange Beach, very nice facility easy to navigate, free luggage carts.
For Mississippi do you have any attractions or areas lined up? Personally I'd say visit Memphis, drive down there, and call it a day.
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01-17-2024
11:52 AM
@QGJohn59 wrote:
Thanks. Mom has her own SW acct and she flies it more than us. We will just give her all the info because after the $100 is deducted, she will probably pay with points. She has SW CC and uses it for everything. This post was a little older so I didn't know if that changed.
Also, why does SW require us to make a separate account to use the "community". I already had a SW login, but it would not work here, so I had to create a separate one.
Let us know how it goes, the points+cash option is new this year but should work to accept a voucher wherever you could also pay with cash.
IMO it’s a good practice for separate accounts since your “main” Southwest account has access to your credit cards, flight confirmation numbers, etc. Better to have this one unlinked.
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01-17-2024
11:44 AM
01-17-2024
11:44 AM
@jeremyryanquick wrote:
I'm attempting to transfer a few points to my wife. Whenever I attempt to pay I get this message: "There was a problem with your credit card information. Please try again, or try a different card."
I've tried multiple times, with different card on different devices in different browser and I always get the same message. I called the 800 number and they said they weren't able to help and it had to be done through the website. Anyone have any ideas?
My first suggestion is to make sure that you need to transfer them - you are able to book travel for your wife (or anyone else) directly from your own account without paying the transfer fees.
The best case for transferring or buying points is if the other person has almost enough points to book a flight but needs a little more to enable use of them.
Double check the RR numbers - it sounds like since you tried multiple devices and browsers and cards that it isn’t a problem with your equipment but there is some other issue with the transfer.
Can you verify if the cost to transfer is less than buying the points for your wife and try just buying the points she needs?
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Can you use another browser or else when you logout also clear the cache on the browser?
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I had always understood that to be a benefit of EBCI will try to confirm.
There are some misconceptions about EBCI out there but “check in” is in the name of it so I would expect to be checked in. (But not be assured of an A position, etc.)
When did you add EBCI and what was your position that you were assigned when you did retrieve it? You’ll need your boarding pass to show that EBCI was applied to it.
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01-17-2024
08:54 AM
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@dfwskier wrote:
Vouchers are like cash. Anyone can use one.
And you should be able to use it no matter who is logged in at the time.
If your mother doesn’t have her own account, add her and her details as a common traveler to save all the information and book it from your account.
If she does then log in as herself to use the voucher.
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@America17 wrote:
No this is my first time. Sadly I made the mistake to not put both of our last names.
What method of ID will you be using, and can you tell us the city pairs you are flying? i.e. mainly if you are international you may have some issues with your passport.
If this is a domestic flight then you can probably get through with extra screening if needed - this would be similar to the FAQ items about not having ID with you - you'll need to prove your identity at TSA through a hopefully brief interview.
Here is some info from the wayback machine:
https://community.southwest.com/t5/Check-In-Boarding/Drivers-License-Doesn-t-Match-Name-on-Ticket/td-p/60537c
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
I suggest to start a Rapid Rewards account so you can have the information filled automatically in the future with the correct arrangement of names.
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01-14-2024
09:55 AM
@America17 wrote:
Hello,
4 days ago I bought a plane ticket and I wrote my name, middle name and 1 last name. but on my official ID I have 2.
So I was wondering if there is no problem with that. thank you
Have you done this before when flying?
I would call in or reach out via twitter to confirm, use the “contact us” information below.
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Anytime is a great time to see the Mouse!
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01-13-2024
03:00 PM
When you do use the “@Contact Us” have your confirmation number handy as they’ll want to know which airport. (Don’t post it here.)
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@OctopusBilly wrote:
I suppose I should clarify. I understand that preboard and business select/ A boarding passes first no matter what. Specifically I am referring to who boards directly after them. The individuals who board between the A group and B group.
You don’t need to clarify, it was clear.
A-list members without A Numbers should be in front of family boarding.
If you see a “situation” developing just work your way up to the front or jump in at “A61” and ask “A-list?” and you should be good.
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01-12-2024
05:10 PM
@olyviablock wrote:
I am flying alone with my toddler soon, and I was hoping to fly with our Wonderfold Wagon W2 Elite. I didn't know if it was too big and I needed to get something smaller, or if I could gate check it when we board. I also didn't know if I needed to buy a cover for it, or if I can just gate check it without a cover. Thank you in advance!
I don't think a cover is ever required for gate checking items but it would be up to your preference if there ended up being some scuffing or if a cover would help keep it collapsed and safe during handling.
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01-12-2024
04:53 PM
01-12-2024
04:53 PM
@dianeconger wrote:
Of course I registered for this, awesome. But in the conditions it says "Earn double Rapid Rewards® points when you register by 1/14/2024, book between 1/12/2024 and 1/14/2024, and fly by 5/22/24."
I've got business flights booked out through April, do I need to cancel and rebook using flight credits to meet that 'book between 12Jan24 and 14Jan24' requirement? Seriously, not gonna happen.
Mainly because it says "book between" if the promotion doesn't require that then it would be open but based on what you've shown here the previously booked flights wouldn't count for it.
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FYI:
SW's website quotes estimate and fees but at the counter Budget nickel-and-dimed my fees up a bit ...
(BTW the flight was fine and on time)
Are you signed up with Budget or any other renter's program? I feel like if you do that, they don't push as strongly with all the extras as they are hoping you return to them.
You may also be able to use the kiosk without the hard sell from the agent.
Some of the programs let you setup a preference for declining everything as well.
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01-11-2024
09:11 AM
@dfwskier wrote:
Sorry, but lithium batteries are not allowed in checked luggage, but OK in a carry on.
The tools are okay, as long as the batteries are with you.
Can you ship the tools with UPS or something? Especially if they are valuable that would be an easier way to insure them for transit.
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@Flamer wrote:
I have 4 separate travel funds banked and was wondering if the travel fund workaround still works like it did when travel funds used to expire? I'd like to use all 4 funds to purchase my next ticket.
Yes, you can create a booking using the funds and then when you cancel it the result is one combined travel credit.
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@dfwskier wrote:
On your outbound flight you will have your bags checked to the final destination. On the return flight , US Customs regs require you to retrieve your bags, and recheck them. I'm not familiar with how that's done in Fll, but at most airports you dothat within the area where you pick up your bags. I presume that is how it;s done at FLL.
My only time through FLL international was from Nassau, and they do pre-clearance there so I never got to see the customs area at FLL.
PUJ I don't think has preclearance yet but it has been discussed, so OP should get to claim, go through customs, and re-check at FLL's customs area on the way home to BWI.
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@shaggyboji wrote:
So i got the two chase cards and hoping to get the credit card spending bonus points to hit this year and get the companion pass. sadly, i messed up on one of the credit cards and overspent. is there anyway to salvage this mistake? i am sure i am not the only one.
i got the personal and one of the southwest business cards. there is a second business card. if i get that, can i also qualify for the spending bonus again?
any tips that you have is greatly appreciated. thanks!
Sure - if you fly a bit you can earn lots of points. Try to strategically upgrade to Business Select to get 12x points instead of 6x with Wanna Get Away.
Rocketmiles or use Southwest Hotels.
Here are many other ways to earn points:
End of Year - Tier Qualifying Points (southwest.com)
Its normal to earn it later in the year which a bonus can help achieve.
I think you have to wait 24 months before you can get a sign-up bonus again from a personal and business card but someone else will have to weigh in if the other business card would work again so soon.
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01-09-2024
02:37 PM
01-09-2024
02:37 PM
@dfwskier wrote:
One segment. It's only two segments if you change planes.
Also, SInce you will be on what is called a direct flight, you will be able to change seats when the plane makes it's first stop.
The price would include the total benefit think of it per boarding pass - for each boarding pass you have you want to get upgraded - in this case you'll only have the one boarding pass.
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@lisamc69 wrote:
My bag is almost 64 linear inches but that includes the wheels - will Southwest charge extra for this bag. I am only asking in regards to checked luggage not carry on - I see alot of answers regarding carry on. Thank you in advance for your help 🙂
Wheels are excluded from the measurement.
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@ealbark123 wrote:
Today they've posted a 6X points bonus for the SW Credit Cards up to $500 SW purchases. Does the $500 limit typically apply to each credit card if you have both a personal and business card? For example, if I use the personal card for $500 and the business card for $500 purchases on SW, do we get the promotional bonus (3000 points) for both cards? OR is the total limit of $500 applied across both cards?
The fine print that I'm seeing is that it is across all cards together:
*To be eligible for this bonus offer, you must register between 1/8/2024 12:00 a.m. ET and 1/14/2024 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Promotional Period”). During the Promotional Period you will qualify for and earn a total of 6 Rapid Rewards®points for each $1 spent with any Rapid Rewards Credit Card, on up to $500.00 in total purchases, made directly with Southwest Airlines®, including flight, inflight, Southwest® gift card, Rapid Rewards Points Center, and on Southwest Vacations® packages ("Qualifying Purchases"). That's 4 bonus points on top of the 2 points already earned on Qualifying Purchases made with the Rapid Rewards Plus or Employee Credit Cards, or 3 bonus points on top of the 3 points already earned on Qualifying Purchases made with a Rapid Rewards Priority or Premier Credit Card, or 2 bonus points on top of the 4 points already earned on Qualifying Purchases made with a Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card, or 5 bonus points made with any remaining Rapid Rewards Credit Cards.
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@heallytim wrote:
I went over 135,000 on 1/4 and was congratulated for earning the companion pass. I’m still not able to use/add companion for mid January flights. If I’ve earned it and been congratulated, why can’t I use it. Any idea how long it takes after earned. Thanks
Start by going to your profile and entering the information for your companion.
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01-06-2024
10:43 AM
01-06-2024
10:43 AM
@dfwskier wrote:
Big City airports - LGA, BOS, ORD, LAX, etc -- never
remember DEN -- never (that one's pretty funny)
Was that for Stapleton or did Southwest wait for the new DEN?
This is funny from Wikipedia:
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@rtsang wrote:
Does anyone know when will the notification email be sent out for the short-term companion pass promotion that starts on Jan 8th? Want to get things done and book it on Jan 8 but don't have the email yet (2 days left before Jan 8th).
Our confirmation had come some time ago at the end of the promotional window.
I don't know if you get anything else until it is active on the 8th.
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01-05-2024
02:05 PM
01-05-2024
02:05 PM
They only had MIA since 2020 so you shouldn't miss that one too much.
I'm a little surprised there isn't more LGA/FLL available though.
LGA is so constrained they must be seeing some higher fares on other routes that end up using all the slots.
A one-stop in BWI or elsewhere along the eastern coast wouldn't be so bad though. Avoid any connections through DAL or DEN though. 😂 unless your username is @bec102896
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