Southwest Airlines Community

@DancingDavidE wrote: I hope both @bballflyer and @05bardic we may see you around over on Reddit or FlyerTalk?   @DancingDavidE I'm getting set up on the FlyerTalk forum today. See you guys there! ... View more

Don't use it for everything, just monthly bills that are a set number. Rent/mortgage, streaming services, electric bill, phone payment, etc. Those (assuming your utilities are on a budget) are the same cost every month. So every month, the same amount will go on the card and every month, pay it off. Put the physical card somewhere you don't have easy access to (a safe, bottom of your underwear drawer, back of a file cabinet, etc), that will keep you from randomly taking it out and using it. You'll accrue a nice amount of points every month! But you HAVE to pay it off every month. ... View more

As long as you have your details entered on the reservation/in your account, you should be good.  However, note that having Precheck doesn't guarantee Precheck (yeah, it sounds funny since Precheck is a paid service) - TSA ultimately decides if you have it printed on your ticket or if you are chosen for a random non-Precheck ticket. ... View more

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Same Day Standby for a Companion ticket must be done with an agent at the airport.  You can not list a Companion reservation on standby via your mobile app.  ... View more

The upcoming changes to Southwest Airlines' board, with six directors set to retire in November and Gary Kelly retiring after the 2025 annual meeting, signal a significant leadership transition. The board’s decision to appoint four new independent directors, potentially including candidates proposed by Elliott Investment Management, demonstrates their commitment to refreshing the leadership structure. Additionally, the elimination of the executive committee and the creation of a new finance committee reflect a strategic shift in governance. The board’s continued support for CEO Bob Jordan and its engagement with Elliott Investment Management show their intention to maintain stability while addressing stakeholder concerns and fostering collaboration moving forward. ... View more

Same here. ... View more

Have tried about 4 times and have only worked 1 time, so far even free has been frustrating.  I have several more flights in the upcoming months I will see if I have any better luck.   So far: - The search doesn't work for me in the app or on-line I have to get info from phone or "X";  - PDX 1st time, loved if was able to get snacks for flight right past security very easy; Flew in/out of midway and they did not have any places  - PDX 2nd time, got screen shot from X and one place said they don't take it; One place closed due to new airport remodel, one place was in a different terminal and only alcohol, was looking for food;  Was not able to use it on the outbound flight - DEN - again got screen shot of places from X;  Double checked with them that places took pass and they confirmed;  Walked way out of the way to go to the one in the terminal I was in (opposite direction of gate but had a lot of time) was planning on getting breakfast, got to the place after a long walk and it was closed, was 9:30 am;  Checked back with PP Support on X and they said was supposed to be open at 6 am and I told them it was not;  Don't know what happened.  Not able to use it again.   So out of 4 1 way trips, I have been able to use it 1 time for snacks;   ... View more

Thanks for the info. ... View more

@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

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

Why post a link to a questionable website? ... View more

Are you asking how to book a companion reservation?  If so, once you become eligible for a companion pass you have to designate a person as your companion. You have to pick a companion and can only change it 3 times a year.  The first time you should be able to add the companion in your RR account on the top right corner, but will only be able to do this once you have earned it.  Once the companion is assigned, you go to your reservation and there will be a link that says add companion, you add it there.  You can book your flight now in anticipation of adding it once you have earned it, then add the companion after you have qualified.  ... View more

I have called Chase a couple times and been in phone over an hour;  I finally got a supervisor who supposedly created a ticket on the issue, this was about a week ago.  So far I have heard nothing back.  When they renew is also confusing, I was just charge my annual fee but they don't renew until march.  If you call them, they can tell you how many are left. It is hit and miss if you get someone right away who can figure it out though. ... View more

The other option might be to just cancel your reservstion and have the child listed as a minor that is tied to your wife's resevztion.   Not sure exactly how that would be done. Call SS for advice. ... View more

@seeking wrote:       "The legacy carriers still have pre-boarding, but it is significantly less than WN. I've been on flights with ZERO pre-boarding on the legacy carriers"   My alternate carrer is United and my experience is 180 degrees different than yours.  Here's who United lets prebowrd   1) Regular pre-boarders 2) Military 3) Families with kids   Lots more pre boartders than SW and a much more chaotic pre boarding process. ... View more

I can no longer see the 4 upgraded boarding tracker.  It does SAY I am entitled to benefits of 4 upgrades but nothing shows remaining.  (I know there should be 4 since the card renewed a month ago).     ... View more

@bballflyer wrote: I have gotten many flights before 7 am and after 7 pm that were discounted.  I know the miles were discounted, but not sure it was discounted as much when using money.  I didn't need a special link.  Try searching using points and see;  I have not seen that discount in the last couple of weeks though. There was a promotional message about it but all of the fares are available for your browsing in the normal way, you don't need to enter via the link or use any promo code.      ... View more

1. Contact customer service with your question. 2. In the future, for a variety of reasons -- and this being one of them, consider purchasing one way flights rather than round trips. ... View more

Great call regarding using a VPN and regularly deleting your history/cookies.  ... View more

Do not call these numbers, likely the are scams ... View more

Do not call this number this is a scam  ... View more

The fees to transfer RR points are almost as much as the RR points are worth, and purchasing RR points comes at a premium. You could purchase 2,000 RR points for $60, but the value when applied to flights is only about $27. Maybe that’s worth it to you to use up your available points balance and might make sense if you don’t fly frequently. To best use everyone’s points you will likely end up with multiple reservations, and based on the age of your kids might need to be done over the phone. ... View more

It’s frustrating to find that the open seating policy isn’t always applied consistently. During my recent flight, my wife and I found several seats being held for friends boarding in later groups, even though they were technically open. This seemed to contradict the idea of "open seating" and created confusion. It might be helpful for Southwest to clarify or adjust the policy to prevent seats from being reserved in this way, ensuring a fairer boarding process for everyone.             ... View more

That preboarder was in a wheel chair. I fly quite abit from phx to dtw so this is not my first rodeo. At some point I will change airlines. ... View more

The other advice here is great.   Although no warranty it will be the same on your date of flight check the gate assigned today for both flights and see how close they are. Check a few more days to see if there is any consistency.   Also I would expect you meant Midway which can be a hike from high “A” gates to high “B” gates but if you are at O’Hare it will be very close.    ... View more