My wife and I have a flight from Las Vegas to Detroit on June 2. The original fee was 22,500 miles each. My wife was looking at the flight and discovered we could rebook the same flight at 15,500 miles, each saving 7,000 miles. With SWA points worth 1.4 to 1.5 cents, that\u2019s a $98-$105 difference for each of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We happened to see another flight that was a little less convenient, but was another 9,000 miles cheaper. We took that one and saved 16,000 miles each. Quite the savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rebooking was a breeze. We managed the entire process online in about 10 minutes. Unfortunately, I tried to add my wife\u2019s job title (RN) and it ended up in the last-name slot. I couldn\u2019t edit the last name online. But instead of rebooking, I called the 800 number. After a four-minute wait on hold, the agent took care of the issue in a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Say what you want about Southwest and its assigned seating, reduced flights, etc., but every time I\u2019ve had to call them, they were polite, professional and very helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if you fly Southwest to Las Vegas (or anywhere), check the cost of your flight a couple of times before you leave. A small effort can offer a big reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a quick AI overview of Southwest points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Southwest Rapid Rewards points are primarily used to book any available seat on Southwest Airlines flights with no blackout dates, typically valued around 1.3\u20131.5 cents each. Points can also be redeemed for international flights via partners, hotel stays, rental cars, gift cards, merchandise, and purchase, transfer, or donate points.
Southwest points, even those refunded from a changed or canceled flight, do not expire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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