Southwest lowers airfares - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

senorak · March 21, 2009, 09:31 AM

I've been checking SW for our trip to San Francisco this summer....and found fares as low as $99 each way, (PHL-OAK or SF). Previously, the lowest SW fare was $149. I'm thrilled....especially since I also earned some frequent flier tickets...and now the three of us are flying roundtrip for under $300!!!! Add in our timeshare exchange into the Donatello.....and we get a great week in SF for a fraction of the cost!

I LOVE timesharing.....and Southwest!!!!

Deb

riverdees05 · March 21, 2009, 10:22 AM

I have a couple of Southwest tickets that now show up at a lower price. How does one change the tickets for the lower price?

starlifter · March 21, 2009, 10:36 AM

We call and cancel and rebook with the lower fare.

SWA Policy
If you cancel your flight, 100% of your ticket value can be applied to future travel for up to 12 months. This value can be applied to future travel to be completed for up to 12 months, or by your ticket’s expiration date, whichever comes first.

The remaining money you have left over will stay on the books for a future flight.

jamstew · March 21, 2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riverdees05

I have a couple of Southwest tickets that now show up at a lower price. How does one change the tickets for the lower price?

Use the "View or Change Your Flight" link on the home page, then input your confirmation # & names, then "go". It will take you to a screen with the legs of your trip, and you can select any or all of them to change. It then goes to the flights you can choose, etc. When you've finished all your changes, it will show you how much credit you have. It's really easy. I love Southwest!

dwmantz · March 21, 2009, 11:03 AM

To the OP!

Many thanks!!!!!

I Didn't think to check this. Because of this post I saved 40% of the cost - $700 future credit!!!! On a family trip to FL in April.

How long is the credit good for?

senorak · March 21, 2009, 11:07 AM

Glad to have helped!

I actually had a $75 credit from our December trip to Florida, (rebooked a ticket when prices dropped in the late fall), that I applied to the California trip.

The ability to rebook at a lower fare (and have money credited to my account), is one of the reasons I love Southwest!

Add in the fact that they don't charge for bags, have decent, (and free), snacks.......you can understand why they are my favorite airline.

Deb

nonutrix · March 21, 2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by senorak

Glad to have helped!

I actually had a $75 credit from our December trip to Florida, (rebooked a ticket when prices dropped in the late fall), that I applied to the California trip.

The ability to rebook at a lower fare (and have money credited to my account), is one of the reasons I love Southwest!

Add in the fact that they don't charge for bags, have decent, (and free), snacks.......you can understand why they are my favorite airline.

Deb

Because of this thread, I saved $306 for a trip in April over the Easter weekend!!! Deb and Jamie, mega thanks for the post!

nonutrix

jamstew · March 21, 2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwmantz

To the OP!

Many thanks!!!!!

I Didn't think to check this. Because of this post I saved 40% of the cost - $700 future credit!!!! On a family trip to FL in April.

How long is the credit good for?

It's good for a year from the original booking date, not the travel date. You can buy a 6-month extension if you need it, I think for $50 per ticket.

JudyH · March 21, 2009, 04:09 PM

I just had two trips reduced, with a large credit now. Although I love the reductions, I tend to think its a gimick to keep you booking more trips on SW. I book far ahead, cause I need certain nonstop flights, or dates, then am left with a credit. I know its transferable cause I've done it, but still.....

calgal · March 21, 2009, 08:02 PM

Thanks, OP. My flights have gone down $80 (total; $20x4 tix) and I just used the credit to purchase more tickets. I love this policy and the ability to cancel without a cancellation fee.

Lou · March 22, 2009, 03:10 PM

Thanks! Just saved $212 on round-trip flights from BWI to PHX.
How do you used your credit when booking another flight?

irishween · March 22, 2009, 03:55 PM

Your money is now in a ticketless funds account. The account number is the confirmation number from your original flight purchase. When you book new tickets, there is a section that asks if you have any ticketless travel funds. You put in the Confirmation Number and your name. The amount will be deducted from your new purchase.

Luanne · March 22, 2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JudyH

I just had two trips reduced, with a large credit now. Although I love the reductions, I tend to think its a gimick to keep you booking more trips on SW. I book far ahead, cause I need certain nonstop flights, or dates, then am left with a credit. I know its transferable cause I've done it, but still.....

And this is bad because...............

senorak · March 22, 2009, 04:04 PM

And if you no longer have the original confirmation number....you can call customer support, give the number of the credit card used, name on the ticket....and they will give you the original confirmation number.

Deb

nightnurse613 · March 24, 2009, 09:31 PM

I just LOVE Southwest. I liked their old president, Herb and I love the way they do business (ok, it IS a flying cattle car, I admit it).

I had been checking prices so I could surprise my daughter for her birthday this year when FareCompare notified me of a hefty price drop on Southwest. Got my roundtrip ticket in hand (and I am pretty confident that SW will be around this summer, too).

March 21, 2009, 09:31 AM	#1
senorak TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 478 Resorts: Shawnee River Village II Sand Pebbles Dikhololo Sea Crest Surf & Racquet	Southwest lowers airfares I've been checking SW for our trip to San Francisco this summer....and found fares as low as $99 each way, (PHL-OAK or SF). Previously, the lowest SW fare was $149. I'm thrilled....especially since I also earned some frequent flier tickets...and now the three of us are flying roundtrip for under $300!!!! Add in our timeshare exchange into the Donatello.....and we get a great week in SF for a fraction of the cost! I LOVE timesharing.....and Southwest!!!! Deb

March 21, 2009, 10:36 AM	#3
starlifter TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Nov 15, 05 Location: Sacramento Posts: 60 Resorts: Wyndham(Fairfield), WorldMark, Club Regina Los Cabos, Mountain Retreat, SVC	We call and cancel and rebook with the lower fare. SWA Policy If you cancel your flight, 100% of your ticket value can be applied to future travel for up to 12 months. This value can be applied to future travel to be completed for up to 12 months, or by your ticket’s expiration date, whichever comes first. The remaining money you have left over will stay on the books for a future flight. __________________ *David in Sacramento*

March 21, 2009, 04:09 PM	#9
JudyH TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: 100 miles from everywhere Posts: 467	I just had two trips reduced, with a large credit now. Although I love the reductions, I tend to think its a gimick to keep you booking more trips on SW. I book far ahead, cause I need certain nonstop flights, or dates, then am left with a credit. I know its transferable cause I've done it, but still..... __________________ Born free, now expensive

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March 21, 2009, 10:22 AM	#2
riverdees05 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,307 Resorts: OLCC, Lakewood, Foxrun, Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort, Landmark, Fontana, Sweetbriar,Tree Tops-TN, Grand Timbers, Marriott	I have a couple of Southwest tickets that now show up at a lower price. How does one change the tickets for the lower price?

March 21, 2009, 11:03 AM	#5
dwmantz TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Apr 6, 07 Location: New York Posts: 104 Resorts: Diamond Resorts "The Club", Marriott Fairway Villas, Turtle Cay, Grand Beach, Wyndham Bentley Brook	To the OP! Many thanks!!!!! I Didn't think to check this. Because of this post I saved 40% of the cost - $700 future credit!!!! On a family trip to FL in April. How long is the credit good for?

March 21, 2009, 11:07 AM	#6
senorak TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 478 Resorts: Shawnee River Village II Sand Pebbles Dikhololo Sea Crest Surf & Racquet	Glad to have helped! I actually had a $75 credit from our December trip to Florida, (rebooked a ticket when prices dropped in the late fall), that I applied to the California trip. The ability to rebook at a lower fare (and have money credited to my account), is one of the reasons I love Southwest! Add in the fact that they don't charge for bags, have decent, (and free), snacks.......you can understand why they are my favorite airline. Deb

March 21, 2009, 08:02 PM	#10
calgal TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Lafayette, CA Posts: 668 Resorts: Grand Pacific Palisades, Hyatt High Sierra Lodge, Marriott Cypress Harbour, Walden II at Inverness	Thanks, OP. My flights have gone down $80 (total; $20x4 tix) and I just used the credit to purchase more tickets. I love this policy and the ability to cancel without a cancellation fee.

March 22, 2009, 03:10 PM	#11
Lou TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Winchester, Virginia Posts: 117	Thanks! Just saved $212 on round-trip flights from BWI to PHX. How do you used your credit when booking another flight?

March 22, 2009, 03:55 PM	#12
irishween TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Feb 3, 08 Location: PA Posts: 166	Your money is now in a ticketless funds account. The account number is the confirmation number from your original flight purchase. When you book new tickets, there is a section that asks if you have any ticketless travel funds. You put in the Confirmation Number and your name. The amount will be deducted from your new purchase.

March 22, 2009, 04:04 PM	#14
senorak TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 478 Resorts: Shawnee River Village II Sand Pebbles Dikhololo Sea Crest Surf & Racquet	And if you no longer have the original confirmation number....you can call customer support, give the number of the credit card used, name on the ticket....and they will give you the original confirmation number. Deb

March 24, 2009, 09:31 PM	#15
nightnurse613 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,313 Resorts: Villas of Sedona (2), Ridge at Sedona Golf, THE Club	I just LOVE Southwest. I liked their old president, Herb and I love the way they do business (ok, it IS a flying cattle car, I admit it). I had been checking prices so I could surprise my daughter for her birthday this year when FareCompare notified me of a hefty price drop on Southwest. Got my roundtrip ticket in hand (and I am pretty confident that SW will be around this summer, too).