04-28-2017
01:56 PM
04-28-2017
01:56 PM
The trend continues! At the present time I have two flights booked with United, two with American, and one with Delta. Only one Southwest flight booked at this time. Once again, I would have booked all five flights with WN if their schedule was available earlier. Even if Southwest opened their schedule 200 days out, that would help a bunch. LUV people are very smart, but I don't get this tradition of short notice booking windows! Enjoy! Kel
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11-29-2016
08:43 AM
11-29-2016
08:43 AM
Hi Blake, Great stuff! I used your strategy about a month ago -- I had an American flight change to LAX and I called them and indicated that the new time would not get me in in time, and I was able to cancel as there were no great alternatives (well, I could have made it work). By then, Southwest's schedule was open and I found a great flight at about the same cost, but of course no fees...., Since I book vacations a year, to a year and a half out, I want to lock in the air as soon as possible. Really important around the holidays. That cancelled American flight left 16 Dec 2016 and returned 31 Dec 2016. Locking in a good rate on those dates can be tough. I'm always checking to see if there is a major schedule change with Delta and American, so I can rebook with Southwest. As you say, it doesn't always work out. Enjoy! Kel
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11-28-2016
07:14 PM
11-28-2016
07:14 PM
For starters -- I love Southwest airlines! At the present time I have three flights booked with Delta; three with American; and three with Southwest. If Southwest would open their schedule 300 days in advance I would have all of my flights booked with WN. Sometimes you can't afford to wait on Southwest, and you end up booking a good deal on one of the legacy airlines. Of course, Delta and American will change their schedule; change their flight numbers; change their aircraft type a few times before you actually board the flight. Southwest does not make many changes once their schedule is released. But, come on! All planes are 737's and all pilots can fly all the planes; you have a pretty good idea on demand; no real hub; really no reason not to open the schedule months in advance! This may be a corporation tradition, but I would like to see it end. You may end up with an increase in business; certainly from me. My number one choice is Southwest, but I need some help here. Enjoy! Kel 😉
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