What time does Southwest open fares??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Rags · 06-22-2009, 07:28 AM

Tomorrow is the day I can purchase my airfare

! What time do the fares open up? TIA!!!!!!!

Charleyann · 06-22-2009, 08:50 AM

I too am waiting for tomorrow! Looking for a flight after my cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Orlando.

Should I be on a mdinight tonight? What about Spirit Airlines....thye are quite cheap, however they are too cheap and that scares me that thye may go under?

Charleyann

mmackeymouse · 06-22-2009, 09:05 AM

I am definitely curious, as I have heard they fill up pretty quickly.

I know AirTran releases theirs at like midnight or first thing in the morning. I have heard that it is usually around 9 or 10 in the morning, but I honestly have no idea.

pooh4evr · 06-22-2009, 09:12 AM

Do you mean they are opening up more dates? We are waiting for Dec dates to come up for SW- is that happening tomorrow?

mmackeymouse · 06-22-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pooh4evr

Do you mean they are opening up more dates? We are waiting for Dec dates to come up for SW- is that happening tomorrow?

Yes......that's the plan at least. According to their site, they are opening up dates through January 15th tomorrow.

goofy4tink · 06-22-2009, 09:30 AM

Okay.....a question for you guys. If I book non-refundabel tickts, for Dec, and something happens and we end up not going, I'm assuming those funds go into a 'holding account' of sorts and I can use the credits for up to a year?? If I have had doubts in the past about maybe not being able to go, I have just booked fully refundable fares, but I don't want to tie up close to $2500 again. If I can book non-ref and then get a credit if we can't go, I would be thrilled. Am I correct?

Jestocost · 06-22-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

Tomorrow is the day I can purchase my airfare

! What time do the fares open up? TIA!!!!!!!

When the schedule has been extended, tickets for the new dates usually have gone on sale at approximately 10:00 a.m. Central time. There were some reports that they were available earlier the last time SWA extended their schedule, however.

Manda · 06-22-2009, 10:04 AM

One thing I've noticed as well... usually, the "Book Travel" link at the top of the page is updated with the new information well before the "Book a Flight" dropdowns on the entry page are updated.

jamstew · 06-22-2009, 10:56 AM

It's usually at 10am Central, but I believe last time it was closer to 11. In any case, it won't be before 10.

jamstew · 06-22-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by goofy4tink

Okay.....a question for you guys. If I book non-refundabel tickts, for Dec, and something happens and we end up not going, I'm assuming those funds go into a 'holding account' of sorts and I can use the credits for up to a year?? If I have had doubts in the past about maybe not being able to go, I have just booked fully refundable fares, but I don't want to tie up close to $2500 again. If I can book non-ref and then get a credit if we can't go, I would be thrilled. Am I correct?

Yes, you are correct

Lewisc · 06-22-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofy4tink

Okay.....a question for you guys. If I book non-refundabel tickts, for Dec, and something happens and we end up not going, I'm assuming those funds go into a 'holding account' of sorts and I can use the credits for up to a year?? If I have had doubts in the past about maybe not being able to go, I have just booked fully refundable fares, but I don't want to tie up close to $2500 again. If I can book non-ref and then get a credit if we can't go, I would be thrilled. Am I correct?

You have to fly within 12 months of your original reservation. In other words you have to fly by 6/21/2010 if you book your flight now.
Cancel your December trip and you'll have less then 6 months from your cancelled trip date to take your next trip.

goofy4tink · 06-22-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lewisc

You have to fly within 12 months of your original reservation. In other words you have to fly by 6/21/2010 if you book your flight now.
Cancel your December trip and you'll have less then 6 months from your cancelled trip date to take your next trip.

Ahhhhh! Excellent point. I think we may try to avoid those nasty Christmas fares and fly in mid-Jan. Maybe book our flight down, Jan 14 or 15. And then wait for them to open the next window for our return.

Bay Hill · 06-22-2009, 01:33 PM

>>It's usually at 10am Central, but I believe last time it was closer to 11. In any case, it won't be before 10.<<

Thank You

mickeyluv · 06-22-2009, 02:10 PM

okay some help needed here...my brain is just fried from working all weekend and also all day today. 10am Central is what time Eastern?

Piglets Mommy · 06-22-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeyluv

okay some help needed here...my brain is just fried from working all weekend and also all day today. 10am central is what time eastern?

9am

06-22-2009, 07:28 AM	#1
Rags DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 790	What time does Southwest open fares??? Tomorrow is the day I can purchase my airfare! What time do the fares open up? TIA!!!!!!! __________________

06-22-2009, 08:50 AM	#2
Charleyann Someone spilled the beans Just 70 more days till that smell comes again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beaver Dam, New Brunswick Posts: 2,892	I too am waiting for tomorrow! Looking for a flight after my cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Orlando. Should I be on a mdinight tonight? What about Spirit Airlines....thye are quite cheap, however they are too cheap and that scares me that thye may go under? Charleyann __________________

06-22-2009, 09:05 AM	#3
mmackeymouse DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,331	I am definitely curious, as I have heard they fill up pretty quickly. I know AirTran releases theirs at like midnight or first thing in the morning. I have heard that it is usually around 9 or 10 in the morning, but I honestly have no idea. __________________

06-22-2009, 09:12 AM	#4
pooh4evr Mouseketeer In STL we drink soda and eat barbecue, use realators, eat sherbert, and drive on rout farty far Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 2,059	Do you mean they are opening up more dates? We are waiting for Dec dates to come up for SW- is that happening tomorrow? __________________ July '12-- quick 3 day getaway then the beach! -Sept./Oct '11ASMuFS -Dec. '09 (9-19th) ASMuFS - Dec. '07 (12-20th) Caribbean Beach -First trip with kids May '05 BW LBV -Trip with DH June '99 Best Western Lake Buena Vista

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goofy4tink Likes little devils I know I'm getting old...I get it, I really do Prisoner of Toy Story Mania Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Ma Posts: 44,679	Okay.....a question for you guys. If I book non-refundabel tickts, for Dec, and something happens and we end up not going, I'm assuming those funds go into a 'holding account' of sorts and I can use the credits for up to a year?? If I have had doubts in the past about maybe not being able to go, I have just booked fully refundable fares, but I don't want to tie up close to $2500 again. If I can book non-ref and then get a credit if we can't go, I would be thrilled. Am I correct? __________________

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06-22-2009, 10:56 AM	#9
jamstew DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 3,038	It's usually at 10am Central, but I believe last time it was closer to 11. In any case, it won't be before 10. __________________ Jamie

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