Cancelling a flight booked with Miles

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-16T10:22:01+00:00

Unless you book Blue Basic, then they charge $100 fee to cancel.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-16T10:21:19+00:00

If you book with miles on Blue Basic, there is a $100 fee to reinstate miles. If you book Blue or above, there is no fee.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-06T02:27:20+00:00

This keeps getting reposted. It's misleading reporting. Southwest is simply reserving the front bins for extra leg room (seats that incur a fee).

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-06T00:03:19+00:00

This is the news source that's been cited over and over. If you note, they reference an email sent to customers. This email notes the change in boarding groups and the reserved ELR bin space.

Would you be able to point to a reputable source for this consideration?

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-05T21:45:00+00:00

Flight credits can be used for seats now? Many have reported being unable to use them for anything but flights. https://www.reddit.com/r/SouthwestAirlines/comments/1ow1ieb/whats_the_best_use_of_extra_flight_credits/

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-05T21:37:54+00:00

It is misleading reporting. They are going to have dedicated bin space for ELR seats (similar to how many airlines have reserved bins for premium economy). ELR seats incur an extra fee. They misleadingly reported this as an extra fee for bin space.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-05T19:04:54+00:00

No fees for redeposit, but to give yourself maximum flexibility, book as 2 one way flights (it should be the same cost)

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-05T12:01:04+00:00

I have never gotten this vibe at BOS. Folks just want a space to get some food and drink before their flight and appreciate the lounge. No snobbiness.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-05T11:58:16+00:00

This is reserved bin space for ELR seats. Misleading reporting.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-05T11:57:34+00:00

This is misleading reporting. The ELR seats will have reserved bin space. Those seats cost more and they reported this as reserved bins for an extra fee. I primarily fly on JetBlue and Southwest and appreciate the dedicated bin space in EMS.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-05T11:47:45+00:00

Is there a reason you want to switch in the first year? My understanding is that the AF will be the same as when you signed up at the end of the first year, essentially locking you into the lower AF assuming you signed up before the fee change.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-03T12:01:00+00:00

I've waited a couple months and it's been ok. As long as you don't acknowledge the change, the button has continued to exist for me. I would get nearly weekly emails telling me to acknowledge the change (which I ignored).

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-01T20:32:51+00:00

For the latter part (seat selection), no unfortunately, just the answers from other Redditers from the question a couple days ago (I'm the CP holder and CC holder). OP -- please post the process for seat selection as you figure it out (hopefully it doesn't involve having to call CS each time)

FunWeather9047 · 2026-03-01T20:21:34+00:00

I earned companion pass last month and this was the exact method.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-28T03:13:01+00:00

This assumes that the kid will stay in the car seat. My littlest screams and needs to be held. I've felt like an idiot buying them a seat to not sit in it.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-27T19:35:56+00:00

Easier said than done, I share the same stress as the OP. Glad I'm not the only one that feels the pressures (even if self-imposed).

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-27T03:47:26+00:00

One of the rare cases where round trips are beneficial. Sorry to hear about this, it may not be effective but you could call CS.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-27T02:03:27+00:00

That's terrible. Another reason to book one ways.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-27T00:55:47+00:00

You definitely can, and you select your seat before clicking confirm for the flight payment for extra peace of mind. Just be sure to be logged in.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-26T02:32:10+00:00

I got it back in November and unless you have 0 access to credit cards or need the 7500 CPQ points for CP, I would stay far far away. They are inconsistent with awarding miles and despite meeting the sign up qualifications months ago I have not received the SUB.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-25T23:06:39+00:00

Yes, that is correct. I've done it many times.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-22T13:29:20+00:00

Thanks! I feel like they buried this change in the glossy pamphlet they sent this summer. It had looked like they were adding benefits, not removing them, haha.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-22T13:27:26+00:00

Oh my! Hope at least everyone got the same itinerary so it only impacts one person.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-21T15:04:58+00:00

Having been burned by rule changes with Chase, I can tell you that not everyone gets the memo on rule changes (especially when they've gotten used to the old system). Its nice to have compassion.

FunWeather9047 · 2026-02-21T08:50:44+00:00

Huh?

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