Flying to any of the shows on Southwest? READ THIS

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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Anyone successfully do this today?  I'm looking to book 2 more flights, but don't want to do so if the window closed.
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,868
    bbiggs said:
    Anyone successfully do this today?  I'm looking to book 2 more flights, but don't want to do so if the window closed.
    Just give it a shot and see? If it isn't available just cancel the new "wrong" booking you made?
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    gotthebottle said:
    bbiggs said:
    Anyone successfully do this today?  I'm looking to book 2 more flights, but don't want to do so if the window closed.
    Just give it a shot and see? If it isn't available just cancel the new "wrong" booking you made?
    Just not sure if by cancelling in that scenario if I get refunded or if they’ll hold it as credit for future use. I’d prefer the former as most of my travel plans for the year are booked (pending Fall tour). 
  • pjpitt89
    pjpitt89 Posts: 1,877
    I did it for another flight earlier today and it worked. I was able to book a round trip flight to STL from PHL that ended up costing me $5 out of pocket. Thanks again @chukdotcom
    9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024, 5/16/2025, 5/18/2025
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,641
    bbiggs said:
    gotthebottle said:
    bbiggs said:
    Anyone successfully do this today?  I'm looking to book 2 more flights, but don't want to do so if the window closed.
    Just give it a shot and see? If it isn't available just cancel the new "wrong" booking you made?
    Just not sure if by cancelling in that scenario if I get refunded or if they’ll hold it as credit for future use. I’d prefer the former as most of my travel plans for the year are booked (pending Fall tour). 
    It's a federal requirement for all airline bookings that you have 24 hours to cancel.
  • dmbolp
    dmbolp ATL Posts: 1,513
    Bruins24 said:
    Is there a way to tell over the next couple days whether this deal is still active? (Is there a message on one of the screens before making the purchase.)
    This is monitored very closely on the Southwest message boards of www.Flyertalk.com a great website for all things travel related (hotels, airlines, rental cars, credit cards, etc).  The title currently says ALIVE, as soon as it stops it will be updated quickly and read DEAD.  And as long as the 737 MAX continues to be grounded the window opens again in a few weeks for future months:

     https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards/1967030-alive-free-changes-april-14-june-6-more-max8-rescheduling-24.html
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,868
    bbiggs said:
    gotthebottle said:
    bbiggs said:
    Anyone successfully do this today?  I'm looking to book 2 more flights, but don't want to do so if the window closed.
    Just give it a shot and see? If it isn't available just cancel the new "wrong" booking you made?
    Just not sure if by cancelling in that scenario if I get refunded or if they’ll hold it as credit for future use. I’d prefer the former as most of my travel plans for the year are booked (pending Fall tour). 
    you can get the $ refunded....there's a drop down that gives you option of refund or hold for future use. I did it several times yesterday
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    ^ Thanks for the confirmations above. 
  • LukinAtU
    LukinAtU Posts: 831
    chukdotcom said:
    So, because of the 737MAX issues, Southwest has to change their schedule every month or so.  There is currently a "loophole" where you can book the cheapest flight you can find between your two cities that falls between April 14 to June 6.  You can then change to it any day/time within 14 days of the flight you just booked for no cost.  Example:

    Let's say the flight you want from Chicago to St Louis on 4/4 is $300.  But the flight on the 17th (13 days from 4/4) is $100.  You book the $100 flight on the 17th.  As soon as you book, click change and change to the date/time you want for free.  That $300 flight now only cost you $100. 

    Note:  this loophole will only last a few days.
    thanks. @chukdotcom Southwest employee?
  • chukdotcom
    chukdotcom Posts: 757
    LukinAtU said:
    chukdotcom said:
    So, because of the 737MAX issues, Southwest has to change their schedule every month or so.  There is currently a "loophole" where you can book the cheapest flight you can find between your two cities that falls between April 14 to June 6.  You can then change to it any day/time within 14 days of the flight you just booked for no cost.  Example:

    Let's say the flight you want from Chicago to St Louis on 4/4 is $300.  But the flight on the 17th (13 days from 4/4) is $100.  You book the $100 flight on the 17th.  As soon as you book, click change and change to the date/time you want for free.  That $300 flight now only cost you $100. 

    Note:  this loophole will only last a few days.
    thanks. @chukdotcom Southwest employee?
    Nope. Southwest frequent traveller. 
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,868
    dmbolp said:
    Bruins24 said:
    Is there a way to tell over the next couple days whether this deal is still active? (Is there a message on one of the screens before making the purchase.)
    This is monitored very closely on the Southwest message boards of www.Flyertalk.com a great website for all things travel related (hotels, airlines, rental cars, credit cards, etc).  The title currently says ALIVE, as soon as it stops it will be updated quickly and read DEAD.  And as long as the 737 MAX continues to be grounded the window opens again in a few weeks for future months:

     https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards/1967030-alive-free-changes-april-14-june-6-more-max8-rescheduling-24.html
    I am bookmarking that page now for future reference. thanks
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,641
    Just did it
    Saved $115 for a Denver weekend in May.

    THANKS @chukdotcom
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,868
    This has been the BEST thread of the WHOOOOOOOOOLE forum!!
  • mace1229
    mace1229 Posts: 10,034
    My parents were flying in to visit during the Denver show. I just had them book a cheap flight a few days later, and rebook for one that doesnt conflict with the show!
  • Bruins24
    Bruins24 Posts: 103
    I just saved $$$$ thanks to Chuckdotcom!  Thanks again man!
    '95 - San Diego '98 - Phoenix, San Diego, Las Vegas, Inglewood 1-2 '00 - San Bernardino '03 - Denver, Council Bluffs '06 - Denver 1-2, Los Angeles 1-2 '09 - Universal City, San Diego '11 - PJ20
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Just booked 2 more flights from Chicago to Nashville and Nashville to St. Louis.  Saved $223.  It's definitely still working.  Best tip ever @chukdotcom
    Thanks again!

  • ponytd
    ponytd Nashville Posts: 671
    RK50065 said:
    This is up there along with the dude who posted the link to bypass the waiting room for Wrigley 2016. I'm not even using it but love reading the replies! Atta boy Chuk!

    lol I had forgotten about that. Think someone did that for PJ20 also.
  • ponytd
    ponytd Nashville Posts: 671
    chukdotcom said:
    ponytd said:
    Just saved about $117 on the Phoenix trip. Boom! Thanks
    Everyone "saving" money is probably about to spend 3x that going to more shows!  Not that there is anything wrong with that.

    No kidding. Luckily I only have to fly to one city for this tour, but tempted to just book other trips for the hell of it lol
  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,532
    @chukdotcom - DUDE! Thank you for sharing! Just booked 2 flights from Chicago to San Francisco and 2 return flights from LA to Chicago for 2 people. I was able to save $160 in total.

    Are you going to any shows this tour? 
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • chukdotcom
    chukdotcom Posts: 757
    darwinstheory said:
    @chukdotcom - DUDE! Thank you for sharing! Just booked 2 flights from Chicago to San Francisco and 2 return flights from LA to Chicago for 2 people. I was able to save $160 in total.

    Are you going to any shows this tour? 
    1) Waiting to hear on BAL BA
    2) Going to MSG reserved
    3) Missed STL trying to find single GA
    4) Waiting on SD BA
    5) Going to LA#1 GA

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