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I booked four SW reward flights yesterday. 2 ppl on two flights, the earlier one and the later one. In the middle of the night, I got cancellation notices for both passengers on the later flight.   I figured this was a bug due to the software update, so I called customer service. Not a bug, this is the new policy. You can no longer book more than 1 flight on the same day, same route, same person.   In my mind this is a major devaluation. Being out of DEN, I use southwest to re-position for my award flights on long-hauls. I book multiple flights in case of weather, etc because it would be very bad if I missed the long haul. Now the only option to hedge your bet is either take an early flight that day (less chance you won't make it to your destination in time), and/or book the same route the day before too.   ... View more

Theres no LAX -> Hawaii unfortunately, they all need to go to SFO, making flight times 9 hours instead of 5.5-6.   Also, the one i booked was 22k SW points, which is ~330$ roundtrip? that seems great. However, I just checked google flights and Alaska has the same days but 360$, nonstop (5.5hrs).   Seems like the SW deal has diminished in overall value if competitors are close behind?   Also not added was a check in bag, not sure how much of an effect that is. I think 1 checkin per person is free on SW? but alaska might charge. havent flown in a while thoughts? are competitors competing with SW prices now?   ... View more

I have the CP but have limited vacation so am mostly limited to weekend type trips. What are your favorite destinations starting from northern Los Angeles? Some places that seem good are San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Tahoe/Reno, Mexico City, Las Vegas. Maybe Cabo San Lucas or Puerto Vallarta.   What would you guys recommend? Or your thoughts on the places I mentioned or other places? Is it even possible to see these places on limited time or am I not doing them any justice?   ... View more