Another waiting for Southwest thread!

[cvs2kids]

Has anyone called Southwest lately?

Yes,

The operator said that traditionally, the first week of June are when the new schedule comes out.

take it as it is.

 

[drewc]

I gave up on SW and booked flights on AirTran. I was just getting worried that if I had to book new resort dates in August (after the June 4th cut off), to accomodate an odd date for a Ding fare, I might be blocked from the free dining, and that is one of the main reasons we're heading down at this time of year. $69 each on way on AirTran is still pretty good.

 

[kritter]

Yes,

The operator said that traditionally, the first week of June are when the new schedule comes out.

take it as it is.

that is funny since when I called they told me they did not know and thought that it should have already happened....

 

[MrShiny]

Yes,

The operator said that traditionally, the first week of June are when the new schedule comes out.

take it as it is.

Nope - not in the last 3 years:

Recent schedule extension history:
Mar 13/03 - open to Sep 8/03
May 14/03 - open to Oct 24/03
June 26/03 - open to Dec 13/03
July 24/03 - open to Jan 16/04
Sep 19/03 - open to Mar 6/04
Oct 16/03 - open to April 2/04
Dec 11/03 - open to May 8/04
Jan 13/04 - open to Jun 11/04
Feb 13/04 - open to Aug 7/04
Mar 25/04 - open to Sep 13/04
May 5/04 - open to Oct 29/04
July 15/04 - open to Dec 11/04
July 29/04 - open to Jan 14/05
Sept 23/04 - open to Mar 3/05
Oct 22/04 - open to April 1/05
Dec 9/04 – open to Jun 6/05
Feb 18/05 – open to Aug 3/05
Mar 17/05 – open to Sept 12/05
May 12/05 - open to Oct 28/05
July 15/05 - open to Dec 12/05
Aug 18/05 - open to Jan 9/06
Sept 26/05 - open to Feb 3/06 horizon shrink likely due to MSY replanning
Oct 27/05 - open to Mar 31/06
Dec 20/05 - open to Jun 9/06
Feb 23/06 - open to Aug 3/06
Mar 06 - open to Sep 12/06

 

[pamjb]

Southwest schedule open thru October 27 2006

Or at least it will be soon... My Urly warning shows it is changed, but it isn't changed at southwest.com

 

[Nite0wl71]

I just checked and it still showed Sept 12, so I refreshed it and it changed.

 

[paras4ri]

DING - You are now free to book travel through October 27th!

 

[dgaston]

So go book those now expensive flights!

 

[Pixiedust34]

I bought my tickets! $79 one way from MCO to BWI.

 

[castlegazer]

holy expensive!


I just got back flying SWA roundtrip from PVD to MCO for $106 in April and now it's $206 - $260 roundtrip for September! YIKES! So glad I got them when I did.
Thanks GUYS! You are MUCH Faster than flyertalk!

 

[shelly3girls]

Thanks, flights out of Philly aren't too bad. In fact if I was not flying on a friday I could have gotten $79 each way same price as normal. The friday night flight did not offer the internet special but the next step up and I was able to get the perfect times. Still hoping for a sale...

 

[emmabelle]

Time to pick the next extension. I'm going with July 13th, give or take a day.

 

[paras4ri]

I'm booked!

Best of luck to those still waiting for later dates.

 

[DonnaL]

We're booked also..........had to take a later flight than I wanted on 10/14 in order to get the lowest fare, but, hopefully there will be a sale or a Ding later on and I'll be able to change that. I got the flight I wanted for 10/20.
I do hope we see a sale, though........I've gotten spoiled by those $59 ow fares!!!

 

[ybcart7]

I am shocked that they are offering these flights w/ internet fares already....

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

I'm in! Whew! The internet fares were already sold out at 11:30 am for our Sunday return home, but I was flying with RR tickets, anyway.

 

[Corryn]

Long Island MacArthur - Islip to MCO $261 round-trip. Three years ago I got $100 round trip!
Oh, well. At least I can have a leisurely morning before driving ten minutes over to the airport, versus an hour in Kennedy traffic using JetBlue.
Hey, everything's going up. Maybe I'll get a Ding!

Anyone else book ASAP from Islip? I went to get a blood test this morning a little before nine and I missed the opening of the schedule by an hour. I got $99 going down, but $143 coming back up on 10/8. The $99 return trip was unavailable. I can't believe one hour made such a difference

 

[lustergirl]

I already booked with Airtran through the disney special paying 705 dollars roundtrip for the 4 of us. Today I go on Southwest's website and voila'- nonstop flight out of buffalo for 702.80- shucks. I received my air tickets from Disney yesterday in the mail and a little note is attached to each ticket- "nonrefundable ticket". I am mad right about now- but what can a person do?? I didn't expect Southwest to be any cheaper than it has been. Oh well- tough break I guess.......

 

[riu girl]

Long Island MacArthur - Islip to MCO $261 round-trip. Three years ago I got $100 round trip!
Oh, well. At least I can have a leisurely morning before driving ten minutes over to the airport, versus an hour in Kennedy traffic using JetBlue.
Hey, everything's going up. Maybe I'll get a Ding!

Anyone else book ASAP from Islip? I went to get a blood test this morning a little before nine and I missed the opening of the schedule by an hour. I got $99 going down, but $143 coming back up on 10/8. The $99 return trip was unavailable. I can't believe one hour made such a difference

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but it is my understanding that SWA doesn't always make all fare types available.

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

I'm Booked!

Pittsburgh to Orlando and back for 4 of us,,,$708.48!

I'm happy with the price, $200.00 cheaper than Air Tran and UsAirways plus SW is non-stop both ways.

But....for some reason there is no 6:30pm flight back on September 30. Anyone know why? I called SW and she said people fly less on Saturdays. HUH? I don't think so. But anyway we have to return at 1:10pm . I guess I shouldn't be too broken up, we'll be there 10 nights. I feel much better that we have our air now!