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@melynn44 wrote:   I did end up booking a later return flight, as it cost less. But I intend to keep an eye on my original flight. I'm okay either way. My original flight was at 5:30 am, and I wasn't really too eager to get up for that early a flight. But, it did get me home earlier; the flight I ended up selecting is about 6 hours later, so that's a bit of a bummer. But....I'll keep an eye on it.  Try to keep it untouched now, the terms of the promotion will say something along the lines of "changes invalidate the promotion" so you should keep what you have.   I've heard people using WGA+ or other standby options still qualified in previous contests but making a change in advance to the ticket could knock you out of qualifying.     ... View more

@sj23 wrote: Can anyone tell me when I will be able to see the "add companion" on a reservation OR if I will receive a notification about earning it?  I'm supposed to fly one way Oct 5 and one way Oct 6 and the pass said it was good for travel Jan 6 to March 6, 2025.  Would I have gotten immediate notification or will that come after I fly the 2nd one way on Oct 6th?  I'm trying to make plans for mid January.  Thanks! Confirmation comes when you make the flights to qualify.   You won't be able to add the companion until the day that the pass starts, so if you have a flight on Jan 6th book your own flight now and then as early as possible on Jan 6th you can nominate your companion and then add them to flights.   If the flight is January 6th or early enough in the window that you are nervous, book the flight for the companion now with points to hold the spot but remain refundable, then if something happens and you don't make the qualifying flight you will still be covered. (or buy refundable fare.)   Either way you can book your flights now and add companion later.   ... View more

I don't even know anything about the $75 travel credit.    But, is that on the higher tier card(s) maybe? ... View more

If you want to limit the spend requirement to $1,000, then the current 50K RR points offer is about as good as it is going to get. ... View more

A best practice is to book each leg of your trip individually.  The benefit is that if one leg goes down, you can rebook and get your points back or a refund or travel funds (depending on ticket type). You can do that without even having to touch the other leg.   You can always reach out to SW via social media or the app chat feature if you are looking to rebook at a cheaper price. They can handle that quickly and can isolate the leg of the trip you are looking to change.      ... View more

Get the stroller tagged early so that you are ready for boarding with it already having a gate check sticker.    Anyone could drop it at the aircraft door once it is tagged. You don’t need to have the baby present as proof.   Family boarding is the obvious choice if the B-number is far off. If it’s B-1 then they likely will let them just go with you. Actually if it’s B-anything and you all are A50’s then probably will allow it.   Maybe an A-list group of three vacated their positions right before you checked in your group of four. Or booked separately and checked in a few seconds later? Or everyone else flies often and is A-list, but kiddo isn’t?     ... View more