Originally Posted by
Skyler02
Same here. Virtually every ticket I have purchased over the past 10 years has been on SWA. The reason being, when my plans changed, I could get full credit back to be used on a future flight. SWA is the only airline that does that, although I have heard that policy has changed recently? If it has, my reason for flying SWA is gone.
It is a small but significant change....
Now you have to cancel atleast 10 mins before departure. If you just simply no show, then you loose your money. But if you are late reaching the airport, and reach the airport within 2 hours of the scheduled departure, then they put you on the next one out or reroute you to get get you where you are going & that is not considered a no show....
Still, you have your money which can be applied to future travel up to one year with no change penalty....
Not like UAL, where you can't use your travel funds online for a web fare but have t o call to make a booking & You are better off buying a new ticket than using old one...
Still one of the best travel experience, no nickel & dime for small things, simple philosophy first come first served, best rewards program, the list is long.....
You have to look past the age of the FA's & actually see how they are willing to help you....
If all one wants is cute looking girls, then fly Emirates or other Middle East or Asian carriers.....
For domestic travel, SWA is prolly the best value for money...