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Some very sad news for those part of the Southwest Airlines family, as their founder Herb Kelleher passed away today at age 87. He founded Southwest back in 1967 as an airline offering intra-Texas airline service, however it’s grown to one of the largest carries in the U.S. with over 4,000 daily departures. Southwest Airlines shares the following:…
Southwest Airlines has announced two positive changes when it comes to their cancellation policy on pet fees as well as unaccompanied minor fees. Starting this year, both pet fares and unaccompanied minor charges are now refundable, whether voluntary cancellation or involuntary flight cancellation such as weather. Per Southwest Airlines, We are excited to announce that as…
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant was arrested this week for bringing a load gun to the airport. Transportation Security Administration security found the gun as she was going through the security checkpoint at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Details are vague as to if she was working a flight to traveling as a passenger. If she was…
Southwest Airlines announced several new routes across the U.S. with many being added to/from Nashville, TN as well as a few other airpots With this announcement, their new schedule is also posted, which means customers can book flights now through Aug. 5, 2019. However, one thing to point out is that the airline still hasn’t…
Southwest Airlines has announced they’ll be cutting their planned service out of Seattle’s newest airport Paine Field, which is Seattle’s smaller airport located North of the city, before they even started flying there. You’ll recall the initial announcement of Southwest Airlines Adds Seattle Everett’s Paine Field Service. Their initial slots will be going to Alaska Airlines who…
Yesterday we told you about a Southwest fare sale from only $41. When they have their sales, you can save on point redemptions in addition to cash pay. While you won’t have the bonus points from this offer in time for this sale, Southwest has great sales regularly that you will be able to take…
Southwest Airlines has launched several new routes across the U.S. with many new routes being added to/from San Jose, Calif; Burbank; and New York (LaGuardia) to name a few of the highlights. With this announcement, their new schedule is also posted, which means customers can book flights now through June 8, 2019. However, one thing to point out…
Southwest Airlines announced they’ll now be offering customers complimentary movies onboard their flights. With this latest enhancement, Southwest customers will now enjoy free movies, messaging music and live TV onboard, when using their own devices such as laptops or iPads. The airline doesn’t offer any form of seatback entertainment, so while it’s great they’re no…
Chase is out with a launch of the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card, where you can earn up to 65,000 points. Learn More about this offer here. You earn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, earn an additional 25,000 points after you spend $15,000 total…
Southwest Airlines announced they’ll be changing their popular EarlyBird Pricing Model, which currently is offered at $15. The new pricing will be a variable pricing of $15, $20, and $25 depending on the length of route and EarlyBird demand on that particular route. Per Southwest Airlines, Until now, the price for EarlyBird has been a flat rate for…
Chase is out with a launch of the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card, where you can earn up to 65,000 points. Learn More about this offer here. You earn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, earn an additional 25,000 points after you spend $15,000 total…
Southwest Airlines plans to crack down on their emotional support animal policy for its passengers starting in September. The airline will become more restrictive on the type of pets that will be considered an emotional support animal and now will include only cats and dogs. It appears Southwest is following in Delta’s footsteps, as Delta Cracks…
We recently covered how Southwest Airlines announced their Hawaii destinations as part of their latest Hawaii flight plan update. The four cities in Hawaii which the airline will serve are Honolulu, HI (Oahu); Kahului, HI (Maui); Kona, HI (Island of Hawaii); and Lihue, HI (Kauai). The four initial cities from the mainland will be Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC); Oakland…
Southwest is offering some Rapid Rewards members a chance to earn up to 6,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points. This is a targeted offer, so you have to have received the offer. Or you can try to register here. Easy, Free 6K Southwest Points (targeted) The Deal Register for this offer Opt in to receive Rapid…
If you have some back to school shopping to do, check out this bonus that you can score when shopping through the Southwest shopping portal. When you spend $125, you can earn a 250 bonus points. You earn 900 bonus points when you spend $300 and 2K bonus points when you spend $550 shopping through…
Southwest Airlines announced they’ll stop serving peanuts onboard their flights as of August 1, 2018, in order to be mindful of the impact of those customers with peanut/peanut-dust related allergies. The airline is closely looking at their onboard offerings and even says that snack testing is underway now, so stay tuned for future updates, to see what new…
On the heels of Southwest Airlines to Add More LaGuardia and Washington Reagan (DCA) Flights, the latest route announcement comes that Southwest will be adding new service from their home at Dallas Love Field (DAL) starting early next year. I’ll add that this route annoucement doesn’t share any updates about their Hawaii service beyond what’s already been announced…
If you are looking to book some flights, check out the latest Southwest sale where you can save on new or existing flights starting as low as $49, when you book by 6/14. Southwest 3 Day Sale Save On Fares Book by 6/14. Nonrefundable. Seats, travel days, and markets limited. Blackout dates apply. Fares not available…
If you are interested in matching status with Southwest, check out this offer. All you have to do is register and then send an email with proof of your current airline elite status with a domestic airline other than Southwest Airlines, your name, and Rapid Rewards account number. Then, you can extend your match for an…
Southwest Airlines announced they’ll be launching some new routes across the country as they’ve published their flight schedule through Jan. 6, 2019. Expect to see new service from New York (LGA) and Washington Reagan (DCA) as a few of the highlights. We previously covered how Southwest Airlines to Add More LaGuardia and Washington Reagan (DCA) Flights, as a…