Southwest Airlines---"Internet Special"
I'm allways a little nervous when ANYBODY mentions the word "special". Plus, I don't feel like reading the fine print for 2 days to understand what's the real deal-bottom line. BUT, on the Southwest web site it shows an Internet Special pirce (one-way) from Norfolk, Va. to Las Vegas of $109. ; when I type in a travel date which is 30 days or more away. (I'm assumming $218. plus tax round trip)
Can anyone tell me if this is a non-stop flight or has anyone used an internet special online before.
Is there usually some "catch" to these so-called specials? I don't understand all the codes , etc.
I'm allways a little nervous when ANYBODY mentions the word "special". Plus, I don't feel like reading the fine print for 2 days to understand what's the real deal-bottom line. BUT, on the Southwest web site it shows an Internet Special pirce (one-way) from Norfolk, Va. to Las Vegas of $109. ; when I type in a travel date which is 30 days or more away. (I'm assumming $218. plus tax round trip)
Can anyone tell me if this is a non-stop flight or has anyone used an internet special online before.
Is there usually some "catch" to these so-called specials? I don't understand all the codes , etc.
I should have a sticky with my advice given a few times before. Orbitz is great to start, but rarely to finish. Use it to figure out what flights are cheapest, then roll to the airlines site and watch you save a quick $10-25. Orbitz tacks on fees so its rare they truly have the best price, but its a nice service to tell us where the best price really is. Indeed you also need to make a quick run to Southwest and Jetblue since they don't go on Orbitz, and other discount airlines as well if they are in your city. Then head to Hotwire to get the final say on what the cheapest available scheduled fare is. Lastly if you have flexibility go to Priceline and bid about 10% less than lowest fare keeping an eye on the fees they tack on. If you do all that I guarantee you get the best fare available today, but of course it could change tomorrow.
One note, airfares are up enormously than just 3 months ago. Few bargains out there so expect to pay more.
One note, airfares are up enormously than just 3 months ago. Few bargains out there so expect to pay more.
I've used expedia before for hotels and I'm pretty happy with it. For flights I just go to the airline directly. My favorite is Lufthansa because they fly everywhere with only one stop, usually in Frankfurt, and IMO it's the safest airline in the world. Big on-board duty free selection too.
Whoson1st, the "catch" is usually that you have to pay for the ticket right away and there's no refund or exchange. Also you have to book at least a certain time in advance and your stay has to include a Saturday night. Otherwise it's on the level.
I agree with WB in that prices have gone up a lot lately, probably because of oil prices. Also don't forget summer is high season and always more expensive than spring and fall.
Whoson1st, the "catch" is usually that you have to pay for the ticket right away and there's no refund or exchange. Also you have to book at least a certain time in advance and your stay has to include a Saturday night. Otherwise it's on the level.
I agree with WB in that prices have gone up a lot lately, probably because of oil prices. Also don't forget summer is high season and always more expensive than spring and fall.
I know that Frontier, and think that Southwest always guarantee that their lowest fares will be on THEIR websites.
The rules vary on the other sites....and the "raw" vs "with fees\taxes" fares are MUCH different. Don't get burnt by that because it's going to be $50-250.
With gas prices where they are, I'm sure prices are going nowhere but up....and probably a couple more airlines going down-face down if it stays this way.
The rules vary on the other sites....and the "raw" vs "with fees\taxes" fares are MUCH different. Don't get burnt by that because it's going to be $50-250.
With gas prices where they are, I'm sure prices are going nowhere but up....and probably a couple more airlines going down-face down if it stays this way.
I am a loyal southwest customer and fly with them every where i go. I wouldnt dream of using another airline....Its the only airline i know that has zero penalties...ie if you miss your flight you get another for free, you can change the flight for free without penalty etc etc...
They have had a special running this summer for 49 bucks round trip anywhere southwest flies to. (it might even be still running)
If you live on southwest routes and travel to their destinations, you would be a complete moron to use any other airline..
(And all that personalized sitting is over rated!!!!) There aint nothing wrong with travelling coach... You all get there at the same time and your seats are pretty much identical!!!
My only complaint with southwest is that at all airports i have been to, they are always situated out in the boonies...I dont if its because their flights are always fuller and normally have more planes but you always find yourself trekking to the furthest gate at the end of the earth!!!!
They have had a special running this summer for 49 bucks round trip anywhere southwest flies to. (it might even be still running)
If you live on southwest routes and travel to their destinations, you would be a complete moron to use any other airline..
(And all that personalized sitting is over rated!!!!) There aint nothing wrong with travelling coach... You all get there at the same time and your seats are pretty much identical!!!
My only complaint with southwest is that at all airports i have been to, they are always situated out in the boonies...I dont if its because their flights are always fuller and normally have more planes but you always find yourself trekking to the furthest gate at the end of the earth!!!!
