According to their website, Southwest plans to open up the flight schedule on Monday, June 4th, 2012 to allow bookings through January 4, 2013. Most airlines allow new bookings around 330 days out whereas Southwest generally opens up their schedule around 90-180 days. The importance of this particular schedule opening is that it covers 3…
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TLC’s On the FLY new series – behind the scenes at Southwest Airlines
TLC’s new series, “On the Fly, ” follows travellers flying on Southwest Airlines. I caught a few of the first episodes and found the show very entertaining. From the common issues of delayed and cancelled flights to damaged baggage to bathroom accidents on the plane – the show covers the issues from the Customer Service…
Yet another lucrative targeted offer – Southwest/AirTran
Here comes yet another targeted offer from the airlines. We have already seen targeted offers from United and US Airways over the last few days. This time Southwest/AirTran are getting in on the action with a lucrative bonus. The bottom line This offer earns approximately 90USD in Wanna Get Away fare value per round trip…
Reluctant Luggage Change – From Briggs to Tumi
It is a bittersweet day for me. After 3 incredible years with my Briggs and Riley Baseline 22(?) inch carry-on, I finally need to retire her for domestic trips. While I absolutely LOVE this bag, it is too long for 95% of Southwest overhead bins and thus I have to turn it sideways on most…
Changes To New 50,000 Offer Begin Tomorrow
A few weeks ago, I mentioned how the sky is not falling with the Chase credit card sign up bonuses. We shared how the New Ink Bold offer was staying at 50,000 points even though the Sapphire Preferred offer was being lowered to a 40,000 point offer. The current offer will be removed on Wednesday,…
Southwest and AirTran “Hurricane Season” Promotion
Attention adventure seekers, Southwest is currently offering 5000 extra points for flying AirTran into the Caribbean and their other international destinations during this upcoming hurricane season! As a Rapid Rewards Member, you can earn up to 5,000 Rapid Rewards Bonus Points on qualifying round trip AirTran flights between June 1 and August 31, 2012. Simply…
Southwest’s Ridiculous Standby Policy
OK, I’ll admit it. I fly Southwest Airlines every week. I have achieved A-List Preferred, their top tier elite status, as well as a holder of the lucrative Companion Pass. While international travel is my aspiration, I have tried and tried (and tried) to find a legacy carrier to get me from point A to…
The Delta – Southwest battle goes digital
Satire intended – The battle between Southwest and Delta over Atlanta spilled over to the digital world when Southwest released a newly revamped iPhone app. One can only assume Southwest was envious of Delta’s online award booking engine and needed to make a move. Check out this new, highly intuitive interface for selecting cities on…
Last minute travel on Southwest and Tim Tebow
Last November I was traveling for business and had to book at the very last minute. The only sub $700 fares to the DC area I could find were on Southwest so I bit the bullet and purchased them. I was quite surprised with the amount of points that ended up posting for this trip. …
Southwest Airlines Changes The Atlanta Landscape – Watch Out Delta
Sunday Febuary 12, 2012, Southwest Airlines changed the way Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport operates with 15 Southwest flights direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport. Watch out Delta, they are just getting started. Southwest Airlines launched service to Austin, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Denver and Houston Hobby. Watch Out Delta - Atlanta Is Under Attack From Southwest Southwest Airlines will continue to…
Guest Post: Southwest Promotion in the works for Denver, Atlanta and California
I logged into my Southwest Rapid Rewards account today to find an interesting and somewhat cryptic Promotion available for registration. While this is not confirmed, it looks like all flights in or out of Southwest California, Denver, and Atlanta will be receiving double points and double TQ points. The details and date range have not…
Airtran extends discounted Amex Points transfers
Continuing the same promotion from last month, Airtran A+ segments can still be purchased at a 20% discount using Amex points. This coincides nicely with Southwest’s termination of their Amex/Rapid Rewards agreement, which officially ends today, June 30th. As another discount domestic carrier on a segments system (instead of miles), Airtran is a good alternative…
Double Southwest credits in/out of St. Louis
Southwest is offering double Rapid Rewards credits for flights to or from St. Louis. Registration Follow this link, click the Register button, and enter your RR information to sign up. Terms and Conditions One additional credit per one-way will be issued, except Business Select.  Business Select Customers will receive 2.25 credits for flights less than 750 miles…
Southwest’s PHL A-List Faster Promo
In a well hidden promotion, Southwest is currently offering A-List Member ship with 1/4 of the effort through their PHL A-List Faster promotion. Register, book, and fly just 4 round trip or 8 one-way flights before July 19 to earn A-List status through the end of the calendar year. Registration Required, and can be accessed…
20% Off Amex MR Transfers to AirTran
American Express Membership Rewards can be transferred for 20% less with AirTran from now until June 30th, 2010. Â Details Coach Class Domestic One-Way Ticket 8 A+ credits = 9,600 Membership Rewards points (Normally 12,000 points) Business Class Domestic One-Way Ticket 16 A+ credits = 19,200 Membership Rewards points (Normally 24,000 points) Bottom Line Its…
Free Wifi – Airtran May 10th – 23rd, 2010
AirTran has teamed up with T-Mobile to offer free wifi on Airtran flights from May 10th – 23rd, 2010. You can see the details here. I’m writting this on an AirTran flight as I type. I know, I’m not on a flight that can earn me premium international first class seats, but hey, it was…
Double Southwest Rapid Rewards Through May 26th
Southwest is offering double Rapid Rewards from April 7 through May 26th. Registration Required You can register here. Details Take advantage of our Double Credit Days promotion—one bonus Rapid Rewards credit on every flight you take on Southwest Airlines. That means you can earn two credits for every one-way flight (four credits when you travel…
Rough Flight Into Tampa During Tornado Watch
I flew into Tampa yesterday and it was one of the most bumpy flights I’ve taken.  We approached from the north and were getting tossed around pretty bad.  It turns out that Tampa was under a Tornado watch around the time I was getting into TPA, and you can see it was pretty bad weather. This was…
Southwest Double Credit Promotion
Southwest Airlines is offering a double credit promotion from September 17, 2009 through October 31, 2009. Registration is required. As a reminder, to take advantage of this special offer, you must Register for this promotion between September 17 and October 31, 2009 Book a flight for yourself at southwest.com or swabiz.com between September 17 and…
Southwest – Every City On Sale for 48 Hours Only!
Every city is on sale with Southwest for 48 hours only. Must book by July 8th. For travel between September 8th, 2009 and November 18th, 2009. All sale fares are $30, $60, 0r $90. Terms and Conditions Fares do not include federal excise tax of $3.60 per takeoff and landing, airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC)…