7 Ways to Save Money When Flying Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines has been flying for over 50 years. They offer cheap fares on domestic and international flights. The airline also offers free snacks and beverages during flights. With low ticket prices, non-reserved seats, and a friendly crew, the Texas-based airline has won the hearts of frequent flyers nationwide. Airfares are high, but there are ways to save money while traveling to the Southwest.

Check out their website before booking flights

If you’re looking for cheap airfare, check out Southwest Airlines. You can find low prices by searching online. However, there are some things you should keep in mind when booking with them. First, make sure you book at least 24 hours in advance. Second, you need to use their mobile app to search for flights. Third, you must purchase tickets through their website. Fourth, you will not receive any emails confirming your reservation. Finally, you cannot cancel reservations made through their website.

Sign up for emails from them and keep checking the website

Southwest Airlines has an email address that you can sign up for. This email address allows you to track your flight status, as well as receive special offers. If you are looking for cheap flights, check out their deals page. You will find some amazing deals there. They also offer a lot of other services such as car rentals, hotel stays, and more. Check out their website to see what kind of deals they have available. Also, read reviews about them online. This will help you decide whether or not you should book with them.

Sign up for Southwest Airlines' free Rapid Rewards program

Before you buy a ticket, set up your free Southwest Airlines Rapids Rewards account to ensure you're earning points on this and all future flights. Then redeem your points for free flights, products, offers, and more!

Collect while eating

If you eat out anyway, you can even earn extra Rapid Rewards points! Join the Southwest Rapid Rewards dining program and earn points when you dine at many of the restaurants you've already visited. Participating restaurants generally earn 3 points for every dollar spent. You will also earn 10 points for each rating you complete after each dining experience. Check out the bonus section of the site for promotions that give you even more points. New members often have several ways to earn bonus points:

• First Bite Bonus - Earn 500 bonus points when you sign up, dine at a participating restaurant and submit a restaurant review within 30 days.
• First Step Bonus - Reach 1,500 points and get another 500 points.
• Thank You Bonus - Earn another 1000 points after earning the First Steps bonus, you will receive an additional 300 points.

Join their Facebook Group

If you join their Facebook group, you can ask questions and share tips with other people who have flown with them before. You can also find out when there are special promotions going on.

Compare Airports

 If you are traveling from multiple airports (such as SFO or OAK, LAX or BUR) remember to check the charges for each applicable location.

Use your right to get refund

 Southwest Policy helps protect early bookers from penalties thanks to flight credit benefits. If you only book your trip a few weeks later so that the price of your ticket drops, you can rebook your booking and receive a refund in the form of flight credits.