What are Southwest's four fares?

What are Southwest's four fares? At Southwest^®, we offer four fares to get you more out of every flight: Business Select^®, Anytime, Wanna Get Away+^®, and Wanna Get Away^®. Find the fare that works for you. Learn more about the terms and conditions of each fare by visiting our fare rules.

How to book low fare flights?

Though there's no set time or date that's always cheapest to book, there's still a period when cheap fares are most likely to pop up. I call these Goldilocks Windows. For domestic flights, the best time to book is normally 1 to 3 months before your travel dates. For international trips, it's 2 to 8 months prior.

What age is Southwest Senior fare?

Senior Fares apply only to those in the traveling party who are age 65 or over. Southwest Airlines has other discounted fares for those not meeting the above age requirements.

What happens if you cancel a Wanna Get Away flight?

Wanna Get Away® and Wanna Get Away Plus® tickets are non-refundable. The value of the ticket will be converted to a flight credit or Transferable Flight Credit^™(depending on the fare) that you can use to buy a future flight.

What does Wanna Get Away fare include?

Our lowest fare that still includes all your favorite benefits: Two bags fly free¹, two carryons, bags, no change fees², free inflight entertainment, and your choice of seats. Fares may vary based on destination, flight, day and time of travel, demand, fare type selected, and other factors.

Which fare means food?

fare noun (FOOD) the type of food that is served in a restaurant: She served us a dinner of classic Italian fare.

Can you bring food through TSA Southwest?

Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.

How to use Southwest 40% off?

Members can use 40OFF in the promo code box when booking to receive the discount. Restrictions, exclusions, and blackout dates apply.

Do seniors fly cheaper?

The most common is for 10 percent off of the full fare price of a flight, with the age eligibility ranging from 50-65. A note of caution, however: While 10 percent off may sound great at first, the savings may be skewed by ever-rising flight prices. Still, it's worthwhile to start by checking for the senior price.

Does early bird check-in get you a better seat on Southwest?

Customers who purchase an Anytime fare will automatically be checked in to their flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure—that's 12 hours before our traditional 24-hour check-in. You will receive an earlier boarding position, improved seat selection, and earlier access to overhead bins.

Can you save seats on Southwest?

Re: Saving Seats Unfortunately, there's no policy to enforce. Officially, Southwest has no policy for or against seat saving, and in practice actively allows it. Reps will even suggest that passengers save seats for later boarding companions.

What not to pack when flying Southwest?

Sharp, heavy, and other dangerous items are restricted on all commercial airline flights, including Southwest. Items such as sharp knives, bats, clubs, ski-poles, snow globes and most tools and weapons must be checked rather than packed in a carry-on. Explosives and fuels may not be carried by air at all.

Can I have a backpack and a carry-on Southwest?

Southwest Airlines allow for one carry-on bag (duffel, carry-on suitcase, etc) and one personal item, which would typically be a purse, a backpack, or a briefcase.

How to get free early bird check-in Southwest?

New for 2022, EarlyBird Check-In is included with the purchase of an Anytime fare. Customers who purchase an Anytime fare will automatically be checked in to their flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure—that's 12 hours before our traditional 24-hour check-in.