Cindy and I have always taken a direct flight out of St. Louis to MBJ via Frontier Airlines charter in February, however the cost has gone from $450.00 each to almost $750.00. I see that Southwest has a direct out of Chicago Midway for much less. St. Louis is much more convenient for us but the costs are killing us. Any opinions on Southwest or anyone that has flown out of Chicago Midway. Thanks for the help.
I did it in July and it was Awesome....on time and wonderful!! Highly recommend it!
Most people love Southwest, but I will just say do your homework on the check in and boarding process. It's not like other airlines, and if you don't master the process, there's a chance that you won't be able to sit next to each other, or get crappy seats (e.g. in the back, next to the bathroom).
What Mike_D wrote. I have taken numerous flights with them, they are fine and TWO FREE BAGS!
The flight down was horrendous. See the most recent post in "Rage"
I have flown SW for years, all told over 200 flights, all airlines will have occasional issues but I highly recommend them. When you book and traveling with someone, spend the few bucks and get the "Earlybird" check-in and you won't have the seating issues for the most part. I really like using them for vacation travel due to the 2 bags fly free. When going skiing in Utah, New Mexico, Tahoe or Colorado, extra baggage fees can kill you with a ski bag, boots + clothing. Haven't flown with them to MBJ yet but I would expect the same great service we have come to expect.
I have had really good experience with Southwest, they certainly don't nickle and dime you to death like most airlines today. The two free bags policy is GOLDEN!
I have never had a problem with Southwest. I love the convenience of being able to fly of MDW on Southwest. It is closer to my house. Can't wait to fly of out MDW to MBJ later this year.
I flew Southwest for the first time a few weeks ago. I travelled with my 10 month old daughter. I got the EARLY-BIRD Check-in to make sure we got on first...BUT I didn't really need it because families board after GROUP A and before GROUP B. There are pros and cons to the early-bird check in... Southwest does not put a cap on the number of early bird's brought on a flight so literally everyone can purchase it, and it does NOT gurantee you a GROUP A boarding.
I enjoyed the 2 free bags!!! Seats were comfy and that meant ALOT to me being that I a FLUFFY and had my 10-month old sitting on my lap.
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Love Southwest ............. numerous flight to / from Florida / Wisconsin every year ........... now that they have taken over AirTran routes to MBJ will be doing that also. TWO free bags are awesome ! ! Don't be cheap and pay the $12 for early boarding and you will have the pick of your seats.
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