What is the difference between want to get away and want to get away plus?

Wanna Get Away Plus offers more flexibility for a fee The Wanna Get Away fare doesn't allow for much flexibility at all. Making any changes will cost you. The Wanna Get Away Plus fare allows you to make same-day changes to your ticket without paying a difference in fare.



The difference between Southwest Airlines' "Wanna Get Away" and "Wanna Get Away Plus" fares primarily revolves around flexibility and transferability. Both fares allow for two free checked bags and have no change fees. However, the "Plus" fare, introduced to bridge the gap between budget and business travel, offers three key upgrades. First, it allows for "Same-Day Confirmed" changes and "Same-Day Standby," allowing you to switch to an earlier or later flight on the day of travel for free. Second, it offers a higher earning rate for Rapid Rewards points (8 points per dollar vs. 6 points). Most importantly, "Plus" allows for "Transferable Flight Credit," meaning if you cancel your flight, you can give that credit to someone else with a Rapid Rewards account. Standard "Wanna Get Away" credits are strictly tied to the original passenger. For a small price difference (often $20–$30), the "Plus" tier provides significant peace of mind for those whose schedules might shift at the last minute.

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Our lowest fare that still includes all your favorite benefits: Two bags fly free1, two carryons, bags, no change fees2, free inflight entertainment, and your choice of seats. Fares may vary based on destination, flight, day and time of travel, demand, fare type selected, and other factors.

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EarlyBird Check-In is included with the purchase of an Anytime fare. For Wanna Get Away and Wanna Get Away Plus fares, EarlyBird Check-In can be purchased up to 36 hours prior to a flight's scheduled local departure time, when it is available.

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Wanna Get Away® and Wanna Get Away Plus® tickets are non-refundable. The value of the ticket will be converted to a flight credit or Transferable Flight Credit™(depending on the fare) that you can use to buy a future flight.

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If you know you can't make a scheduled flight, it's better to cancel your flight rather than be a no-show. If you cancel, you might receive a partial or whole credit for the fare purchased, to be applied to a future flight.

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Canceling a nonrefundable fare will result in an eCredit for the full amount paid (minus any cancellation fees, depending on fare type and route). However, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you'll get the amount paid refunded back to your original form of payment.

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Do the points I earn expire? No, your Rapid Rewards points do not expire. However, if you choose to close your account, the points in your account will be terminated.

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Southwest Is A Safe Airline
They are a favorite among travelers looking for cheap flights without having to compromise on comfort or security. According to the most recent list of the world's safest airlines, Southwest was ranked in the top 15 airlines in the world in 2021, even beating out Delta, American, and United.

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Southwest Checked Baggage Allowance Southwest is the only airline that provides 2 FREE CHECKED BAGS for all fares.

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Covered reasons for Trip Cancellation
  • Medical reasons (unforeseen ailment, injury or death in the family)
  • Inclement weather or natural disasters (tropical storms, hurricanes, etc.)
  • Terrorist attack (in or around where you're planning to visit)
  • Financial default (of a carrier)
  • Involuntary layoff or termination.


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Some airline policies can be challenging to keep track of, but the federal rules that govern refunds are — relatively — straightforward. You are owed a refund for any unused portion of your ticket: If your flight is canceled, significantly delayed, or has its schedule significantly changed. No matter the reason why.

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You will likely need to provide proof that only one person is traveling and/or provide a valid reason for cancelling just one ticket. If this isn't possible, then it may be necessary to cancel both tickets and rebook a single ticket with the desired itinerary instead.

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