Do not cancel! Simply select "change reservation". Then you will select the flight you want to change "Select New Flight". You'll select your same flight and it will show you the difference, +/- in the price or points. Select the flight [if favorable] and continue with the confirm/save process. The points will be credited back to your account if there was a savings.Please walk me through this, I booked SW on the 15th for PHL to MCO for 9,337 points each. If this drops, what do I do, cancel and re-book? Book first then drop the original? I'm new to the points thing.
Bill From PA
Do not cancel! Simply select "change reservation". Then you will select the flight you want to change "Select New Flight". You'll select your same flight and it will show you the difference, +/- in the price or points. Select the flight [if favorable] and continue with the confirm/save process. The points will be credited back to your account if there was a savings.
I like to do mine 1 leg at a time too. It is easier on my brain to "see" the savings/difference
But that's just me
I'll check every few days, from the time I book a trip, till close to departure (or till you know the rates have risen and stay there) and I click departure and then arrival
Though you don't have to book split to check or change one leg.Yes, I used to grouse if both legs weren't available to book when the window opened, now I see the advantage to a split purchase even if it's not necessary. Ya live and learn!
Bill From PA
If you know for 100% certain you are never going to change, then great idea.ALWAYS BOOK ONE WAYS - on all airlines. Unless a significant difference in price. Not an issue with SW of course, but still book one way tickets.
I always book each leg...no more round trip bookings for me. Much easier to make a change. This is the prime reason I fly SW now. My dh is always changing his mind about travel, after I book. SW makes it very easy to change his flights.I like to do mine 1 leg at a time too. It is easier on my brain to "see" the savings/difference
But that's just me
I'll check every few days, from the time I book a trip, till close to departure (or till you know the rates have risen and stay there) and I click departure and then arrival
You would have a year from the date you book the flight to use the credits (and travel has to be completed by that booking date). Plus, the credits will be in each individual traveler's name, so they would only be good for that person. Not sure what dates in November you are planning, if SW is the best fare you can find and you are willing to pay it, go ahead and book. We flew Thanksgiving week last year and they never decreased from what they were on the release date.Okay, I've flown SW before always getting great fares, but the fares for my November trip stink. (DC to MCO). I want early morning (which used to be the most affordable flight and is now the most expensive) and I haven't seen it budge for weeks. I have a party of 5. Should I just book it and keep stalking for price drops and rebook? I've never done this before. I don't fly often at all (haven't flown in YEARS). I guess I'd have a year to use the credits?
You would have a year from the date you book the flight to use the credits (and travel has to be completed by that booking date). Plus, the credits will be in each individual traveler's name, so they would only be good for that person. Not sure what dates in November you are planning, if SW is the best fare you can find and you are willing to pay it, go ahead and book. We flew Thanksgiving week last year and they never decreased from what they were on the release date.
Haven't seen RT flights that low in ages! I think Saturday is one of the most expensive days to fly generally.