Southwest Airlines Community

The point was that the survey still comes up, so maybe the forum will survive.  However, you're so ready to pounce, you can't consider any other approach.   You don't like it when someone with a different perspective comes here and voices their views.  Incidentally, with my style of leadership and troubleshooting I've become quite wealthy.     So while you call me a troll, I look at my retirement savings and current financial situation and smile.     Maybe you can find another board where everything that you say becomes the final word with no questions asked.  Then you'll be happy. ... View more

@SkyChickNH wrote: How do I post a photo? Thanks! if your on a mobile site it’s the button to the right of the link option. Far right looks like a photo ... View more

Fox News does not provide propaganda. Like their slogan its "Fair and balanced" If anything I am pleased beyond words that a 1 sided political news group like MSNBC is gone.   ... View more

@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

@rpoplin wrote: Currently with SWABiz they are offering 3x tier qualifying points. Earn 3X tier qualifying points toward A-List and/or A-List Preferred when you register, book through business channels, then fly.*   my question is when I select my flight is says Earn 4260 points. Does that mean I will receive 12780 points toward A-List? Can you trace it back to the cost of the flight? The amount shown may not include promos and likely shows the Rapid Rewards points earned, not TQP specifically.   ... View more

That inspiring post deserves one of the last check marks! ✅  ... View more

@zzzz wrote: I did, and they told me to submit a claim online --- unfortunately, that's how SW operates and treats customers right now. This seems to be the best path forward.  Also have them show you the measurement if the bag was okay before and suddenly looks oversized then let them demonstrate.  ... View more

@dfwskier wrote: IMO Southwest will implement assigned seating with a future schedule release.   That means you'll be able to use your upgraded boardings, as you have in the past, for at least the next 8 months.   Chill. Hopefully by the time of your annual charge rolling around there will be some clarity. But the other airlines offer various seating and baggage benefits to card holders of their programs so I'm sure something yet to be announced will be provided.      ... View more

@rees30095 wrote: Dancingdavid....I'm not sure I've ever flown Southwest, but I happened by this blog so I posed this question since it seemed to be a good place to ask. The mouse house welcomes you always and thanks for the response. Southwest did do what you were describing until about five years ago whenthey stopped providing peanuts onboard. However they don't have full oversight of everyone's private snacks on board so if a customer brought their own peanut items onto the plane there isn't a control for that.    A mask might help, but the person could also need to eat or drink something, and as @tappingmom1 described it is a difficult situation.   Just general message board practice would be to start a new thread if you have questions as opposed to replying to such an old post which in this case turns out to have a lot of outdated information.    Since it is a Southwest message board I incorrectly assumed you had a question about flying a Southwest flight - this board wouldn't have any information on the other airlines necessarily although I think there is an industry-wide trend to get away from serving peanuts. Maybe try FlyerTalk.   Hopefully visiting the Mouse again in 2025! Always a great time.         ... View more

I agree with you, you are right. ... View more

Hey Community,   It takes a few steps to manage numerous Rapid Rewards accounts within the app. First, choose the "My Account" option after logging into your own account. Proceed to "Manage Travelers" from there to add family member profiles, including kid profiles. You should be able to use their points for reservations once you've added their profiles and can see their totals when making reservations. Regretfully, the program does not allow points from several accounts to be aggregated on a single reservation, and logging in and out would result in separate reservations. I suggest giving Honista Lite a try as it can make managing several profiles easier and more efficient.   Best Of Luck!! ... View more

Greetings!   I've set up a FlyerTalk discussion thread entitled "Funniest Moments with Southwest Flight Attendants."     It is on FlyerTalk's Southwest Airlines Forum and has generated some lively discussion. Check it out!    What are your funny moments when the FA's took the mic? Join the discussion there and let's keep the spirit of the SW Airlines Community alive!   https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards/2172016-funniest-moments-southwest-flight-attendants.html   Don't forget that SoCalFlyer is now on FlyerTalk, Twitter/X, and TripAdvisor under the same  profile name and with a soon-to-be presence on Reddit.    ..........   Follow SoCalFlyer97 after the SW Community Forums Closes: The SW Community Forums will be retiring effective 9/16; see the official announcement in the headers. SoCalFlyer97 is now on FlyerTalk's Southwest Airlines Forum to answer traveler questions going forward and plans to publish future Trip Reports there in their Trip Report forum. Also currently on TripAdvisor and Twitter/X under the same name. Soon on Reddit. See you there!   ... View more

I whole heartedly agree with original poster. What makes us travel Southwest, almost exclusively, are the things Southwest is planning to change. Once Southwest becomes like all the other airlines there will be no reason to always look to Southwest 1st. Currently we are aware that Southwests baggage policy makes it worth paying a little more. I hope management will reconsider giving into a whinny stockholder only interested in quick profits and with no interest in the satisfaction of long-term customers. ... 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

@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

@Takedown wrote: My understanding is that flight limitations at ORD are not based on demand. There is more of an issue of operations. The  limited gate availability works OK when everyone is on-time but fails with tardiness. Maybe this can subside as the terminal moves toward completion. 100% its the gates/operations - but we'll have the new terminal and concourses by 2034. 🙄     ... View more

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There are limits to how you can book. Multi-City trips involve only two destinations, not three. International flights often require a clear departure and return ticket. Southwest may wait until you are at the ticket counter to check when there is uncertainty. One-way'ing the non-international portion may work best. ... View more

The company years ago had it out with SEA-TAC over costs and threatened to move to Boeing Field which the Government did not allow. Service was curbed in response. I would have to look-up SEA Tac's current rate to see if they are still expensive.  Southwest forgave Denver and then married them. Maybe there is hope for the Puget Sound. ... View more

In Chicago, airlines often buy property for their crew layovers instead of using hotels. Maybe the Hou neighborhood can get some investment. ... View more

I guess we will see. SWA has diluted and watered down A-list threshold requirements to the point that most any casual infrequent flyer can achieve A-list, so there are a lot of A-list flyers these days.  ... View more

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

Eventually the Audubon Society and the ASPCA put an end to it. ... View more

Thank you so much for following up! ... View more

@parpitt1 wrote: You can double check but I believe you clear customs in Costa Rica at the airport before boarding for return to the USA.  I don't think Costa Rica has it yet - Bermuda, Bahamas, and Aruba.    Southwest wouldn't sell this combination if they didn't think it would work most of the time.    The wildcard here is if you clear customs in MCO if they let you recheck luggage and have a dedicated access to security re-screening in the international area or if you have to go back to the main lobby in which case the lines can be long.   Maybe @bec102896  have you ever come back to the US with MCO as the gateway? How is the customs and re-screening?     ... View more

Since these points are not broken out anywhere how do you know they are being credited to your point tracker? ... View more

@SoCalFlyer97 wrote: @bAmbi_2901 wrote: Just curious what is the limit to the size on personal items? I know it used to be 16.25x13.5x8.5, but now it’s not specified. So what is the largest personal item you have successfully put under the seat? I bought a backpack, but it’s 20x14x7. I didn’t realize until I got it in how large it was, and now I’m second guessing it. I’ve never been on a plane before, so I don’t have anything to compare it to myself.        Hello!   For my flights except for my single day trippers, my carry-on luggage consists of the 50L Carofield Travel Backpack which is similar to what you describe. It is 22"L x 15"W x 8"H and if lightly packed, it can be squeezed down to fit under the seat (pictured above) if you're sitting in either at a window or middle seat anywhere generally after the 4th or 5th row. Otherwise if packed solid or if sitting in an aisle seat, or the first few rows of the plane after the bulkhead row where the personal item space is narrower, it will not fit as a personal and needs to go into the overhead bin as the designated carry-on bag.   Either way, given its size, I consider it as my carry-on bag and not the personal item.   Hope this helps.   Concur with @SoCalFlyer97 on all points - should be fine but sit in a middle or window not in the front.    Or put it overhead if it is your only item.     ... View more

Here is the screenshot @YeahNoMaybe  it's actually "notify moderator of inappropriate content"     ... View more

@kollpp wrote: I've always carried consoles, even on international flights, in my hand luggage. Just so I can quickly address any questions or security checks instead of finding out after arrival that my bag never left the airport. Even if you do check-in your console, make sure you either remove the batteries from the controllers, or carry the controllers in your hand luggage. You have to if they have lithium batteries.    I think the OP is saying they left theirs in the seatback pocket after using it inflight.     ... View more