Has any one used southwest airlines out of the Midwest to fly to Negril in Feb. Never used them before but the price is good this year. Just looking for others experiences. Thanks John
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Has any one used southwest airlines out of the Midwest to fly to Negril in Feb. Never used them before but the price is good this year. Just looking for others experiences. Thanks John
I fly from Orlando to MBJ 6 times a year. Two bags free, no change fee.....
Best airline to fly
Cap
Thanks Capt D I think I will book through them the price is good
I flew Southwest of Midway this past May. I didn't have any problems going to Jamaica or returning from Jamaica. The nonstop flight was wonderful. I like Midway better O'Hare. :)
I fly SW 20-30 times a year between TPA, MCO, FLL, BWI, LAS, MAN, their non-stops can't be beat, Big Fan and make sure you sign-up for Rapid Rewards.With a SW Credit Card, you earn double points buying your tickets.
Flew SW from Little Rock to MBJ last April. Connected over Baltimore. All flights departed on time, and arrived early.
Probably the smoothest trip to Jamaica yet. Packrat is correct on using the SW credit card. Usually can get a 50,000 bonus
for signing up. If you travel on the right days, that close to two round trip tickets.
Best option out there by far.
The last 3 times I've been to JA I have used SW. I travel a lot for work so I get there on rewards points - only paid airport taxes. Can't beat that.
So yes, I highly recommend SW to JA (even if the flights weren't nearly free).
Just know that with Southwest there is no assigned seating. You either do the early bird check in or check in yourself 24 hours before departure. Southwest is a great airline and always my first choice.
I like them! But over the last 8? months they reduced the number of daily flights to/from Mobay. If I like the departure times I book them, if not I book through American or Delta.
That's the only reason I have yet to fly with Southwest. Their flight schedules for me take away from my beach time (grin). I like to arrive as early as possible and depart as late as possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lola
I flew in May through Chicago and through Baltimore. Other than the gate being terrible on the way out of MBJ (because of how SW does their lineup) I have no complaints.
I have flown Southwest twice,it was a great experience and the 2 free bags are really nice.
Here's how you get an early boarding if you don't want to pay the $12.50 for priority:Quote:
Originally Posted by suzrand
Sit at your computer exactly 24 for hours before your flight. Check in online within the first minute and you'll get an "A" boarding number.
You can do it with your tablet or phone by WIFI on the beach for the way home!
My number tomorrow is A 38
Cap
Takinitslow- where in the Midwest are you flying from? We are leaving in Jan from Milwaukee and flights were around $500 r/t per person. We used our miles so was the taxes. What I like is that we arrive in MBJ around 1245.Quote:
Originally Posted by takinitslow
I am flying out of Minneapolis 500 is the price that seems to be a deal this year. My usual airline us airways or American is 640 and the price hasn't fluctuated all summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by mjc12771
We fly SW out of Midway. The direct flight is great - On the way there, we depart around 9:00 and arrive by 2:00ish which is fine by me. I like choosing our seats when we board. (We do get the eary bird check-in but I may try what captaind & Linston does next time). We got the SW Credit card & our airfare for our trip in January is now pretty much free except some taxes & fees I think.
The only issue might be the weather. Come into the city a day early and stay at one of the stay and park hotels around the airport. I'm not from Milwaukee but we have tons of them in Chicago and you can usually park for up to 14 days for the price of the room. (parking can get very high in chi)
We booked our flight for February for less than $500 each two weeks ago and checked yesterday and it was $688. If you see a good deal take it and don't hesitate!
That is exactally what we are doing because our flight leaves at 540am. Milwaukee has tons of sleep and fly also.Quote:
Originally Posted by chigirl
We just booked yesterday. Got $488 from Boston on AA (overnight layover in Charlotte, which was fine with us since it allows for an early arrival at MBJ and breaks up the trip for our little one). SW was around $540, I think, through Hou or BWI.
The only downside to Southwest from MSP to MBJ will be connecting through Midway if there is bad weather.Quote:
Originally Posted by takinitslow
$500 with a stop but no bag fees is a good deal. $600+ you might as well go direct on Delta or Sun Country.
Ditto what Captain said on the check-in on Southwest. I didn't do that and I got to board with the last group on each flight to Detroit (through Midway). Not a real fun experience. Plus virtually everyone in the C group has to check their carry-on.