Can I pay for early bird check in with flight credit?
Can I pay for EarlyBird Check-In with points? No. EarlyBird Check-In can only be paid for with a credit card. However, some credit cards offer a travel credit that will reimburse you for this EarlyBird fee (see table above).
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The change, which went into effect Aug. 15, will take place as the airline works on “product enhancements.” The airline said the overhaul is part of several company initiatives meant to modernize the customer experience and strengthen their customer base.
Customers can add EarlyBird Check-In to their reservation up to 36 hours prior to a flight's scheduled departure, when it is available. Upgraded Boarding guarantees an A1-A15 boarding position and, when available, can be added to a reservation up to 30 minutes before a flight's scheduled departure.
The following may be used per Passenger: up to three flight credits, up to three Southwest gift cards, up to two Southwest LUV Vouchers®, and/or a credit card (only one credit card may be used per reservation).
Re: LUV Voucher and pointsUnfortunately, no. However, if you're booking a round trip, consider instead booking 2 one-way's. That would allow you to use the voucher on one leg and points for the other.
A Transferable Flight Credit is a credit from a downgrade in fare or canceled reservation with a Wanna Get Away Plus®, Anytime, and/or Business Select® fare. A Transferable Flight Credit can be used to buy a future flight and can be transferred once between Rapid Rewards® Members.
If you're flying during an off-peak season and the airline has plenty of empty seats in Business Class, it may be a cost-effective option. But, if you're flying during a peak season and the airline has a limited number of seats available for upgrades, booking in advance may be the better choice.
Therefore, before a flight starts boarding, you can check with a gate agent to see if this scenario is playing out on your flight. And if so, tell them that you're interested in paying for an upgrade. For a final try, if that also fails, you can ask the lead flight attendant or flight attendant at the boarding door.
EarlyBird Check-In is included with the purchase of an Anytime fare. Customers who purchase an Anytime fare will automatically be checked in to their flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure—that's 12 hours before our traditional 24-hour check-in.