What do you think of Southwest Airlines?

[davevols]

I got an email from Southwest today that they are running a Caribbean airfare special and they are now booking Atlanta to Montego Bay direct.
Discounted fares if you book before August 14th with travel from 2 weeks out through sometime in December.

I put in a few dates at random and most came back at $300 pp r/t, close to half what we usually pay.

[gailnegril]

#Southwestairlines Deck Party Monday at Love Field. Great show and information about upcoming routes and plans to expand Houston and Ft Lauderdale. The strategy is to grow existing feeder markets, sorry no Philladelphia I asked.

[*vi*]

The strategy is to grow existing feeder markets, sorry no Philladelphia I asked.

Yes, they fly out of Philadelphia. November 5-15 $354 with one layover each way. Hate layovers but will be happy to deal with them at that price along with the two free checked bags. Thought about taking a third bag till I saw it would cost $75.

[Mike_D]

Yes, they fly out of Philadelphia. November 5-15 $354 with one layover each way. Hate layovers but will be happy to deal with them at that price along with the two free checked bags. Thought about taking a third bag till I saw it would cost $75.

That's a very good price, but after a couple bad experiences (e.g. getting stuck overnight in Ft Lauderdale) I avoid non-direct flights - especially with international flights. I am traveling similar dates as you from PHL on US Air and my tickets were $550 r/t, so you got a good deal. However, to me, it's worth paying the $200 premium to get to MBJ earlier in the day, leave the island later in the day and avoid the 4 hour layover. Plus there is no hassle of changing planes and risk of missing a connection.

BTW, US Air now offers 1 free bag for each passenger if you have a US Airways Mastercard. So, for me and my wife, that's 2 free bags.

[captaind]

I flew from MCO to MBJ six times this year so far.

Tripple ups

1. No change fee
2. Two suitcases free
3. Non stop 1:30 flight

Cap

Make it seven. Miss G and I are coming for the long weekend before Christmas

[billndonna]

Is Southwest really that cheap,the i wanna getaway cost shows $777.00 non stop, round trip for 2 people with 2 free bags.US Airs best price is 705.00 PP from Charlotte plus $50.00 for 2 bags each way so that is $1510.00 vs $777.00.Atlanta is 4 hours away from Charlotte(and our house)but for that savings we could stay in a park and fly hotel in Atlanta the night before we leave and save a bunch of Red stripe money!! Anyone know if there is some kind of catch to the i wanna getaway bookings?

[Packrat]

no catches, that is just the term they use for early bookings.

[billndonna]

Saving $800.00 so the $116.00 dollar park and fly is paid for and the beer money that is left covers most of the vacation.I have to run this by the Mrs. but it seems to good to pass up.Thanks for the info everyone,y'all are the best!

[rosalie]

I paid 322 rt from Chicago non stop for Nov and 2 bags free you can't beat that

[rickme]

Wanna get away tickets are not refundable-so if you have to cancel your trip (or miss your domestic flight) it will cost you. That being said-I've flown Southwest often and would recommend it for service and price