The problem is that even if Southwest removes the points, Chase isn't going to reissue them as you've already triggered the bonus. Happens every year, people try to jump ahead and end up shooting themselves in the foot. Best bet is to wait until January or at least the very end of December before using the card or even applying. At this point you can explore what options you have to apply for another card or have someone else in your family apply. At least you have 40,000 points which should be good for a few free flights.    --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

Call Chase and ask if they can move your closing date into December, the earlier the better if you've already spent enough. Just paying early will not help.   --TheMiddleSeat     ... View more

Another over sensationalized aviation news story.  Southwest had already completed the voluntary inspections, but grounded the planes to ensure the paperwork was in order.  I would much rather have the inspection completed and paperwork not quite right than the other way around.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

@AdamH My understanding is that RocketMiles and the Southwest hotels link are run by the same organization. You're confirming that hotel stays booked either way earn CP qualifying RR points? I had previously assumed you had to go through southwest.com.   Thanks! --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

All great advice!    And while you can get a child fare, it's just a discounted Anytime fare so unless you need the ticket to be fully refundable you'll be better off (cheaper) booking a standard adult Wanna Get Away fare. The same goes for senior fares.    --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

If it's likely you will be traveling with the kids occasionally over the next few years I would highly recommend the  CARES harness, it's so much easier to work with and carry to the gate than a car seat. Check the car seats and avoid having to haul them through the airport.    --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

Lol, (not laughing at you, but rather how predictable the response was)... I refer you back to my previous posting about not getting a real answer. I still think you'll be ok, but all anyone here can give you is an opinion and the only way to actually know what will happen is to do it. Do you have a better option that would guarantee you get the points (aka booking flights)?    --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

You're welcome to try to get more answers, but history says that you won't and if you do it's just "he said" when you try to deal with it later. Odds are everything will work out just fine, but I don't think you can do anything else now to ensure it works out.   Please post a reply and let us know how it goes after you complete the stay.    --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

You can also use sealed, frozen ice packs, the kind you would take camping. Just be mindful of the overall cooler weight, gotta be under 50lbs. I've packed meat and ice packs in a suitcase and had no problems, albeit on a fairly short flight with c ooler weather.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

Duplicate post, reply on https://www.southwestaircommunity.com/t5/General-Travel-Policies/Flight-Cancellation/m-p/82991/highlight/true#M5773 ... View more

Wow, sounds like a rough trip for you.  As this Community is primarily a customer to customer forum you will want to reach out to Southwest via the phone or on one of their social media channels to get more assistance.  If you go the social media route initiate contact by saying you have questions regarding your recent trip, wait for a reply, then send further details in a private message.  Good luck, I hope all ends well.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

The points earned from hotels booked through southwest.com are Companion Pass qualifying points. The question is when they will post...my guess is that you should be ok with 3 weeks remaining in the month, BUT there is no guarantee as you saw in the fine print it could take up to 8 weeks. Good luck!    --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

You are correct, minors can fly domestically without proof of a relationship with the adult they are traveling with. As there are many legitimate reasons a minor could travel with an adult they are not related to (sports teams, traveling with friends, etc) requiring an easily forged "permission slip" would be a burdensome requirement. There have been cases of suspected child trafficking and kidnapping that have been reported by flyers and flight crews based solely on people not looking alike, but that brings up a whole bunch of other issues.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

No need for the double post  As this is primarily a customer to customer forum I suggest that you call or write to Southwest if you're looking for an official response.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

While I don't have any personal experience flying with a service animal, your situation sounds rather routine, nothing too unusual about it. Hopefully you've reviewed Southwest's information about traveling with a service animal and have the necessary documentation.  More info can be found here: https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/unique-travel-needs/customers-with-disabilities-pol.html#unique_travel_needs_allergies_disabilities_pol_tab_list_tab_10   You may also want to research information about pet relief areas at airports you'll traveling through and familiarize yourself with Southwest's preboarding policies and procedures if you haven't already.   Yes, as seen in this community, there are people that will horribly think you are a perfectly healthy person, faking some illness, just to fly your pet dog for free. Sadly, there's not much you can do about them so I suggest you don't bother worrying about them. From what I've read most of those people don't have the nerve to actually say anything to the individual who they think is faking, they just like to complain about them afterwards so you shouldn't experience any issues with them.    I would appreciate if you would reply back to this thread or start a new one after your trip and post an update about how it went. I think it would be valuable for people to hear the story from your perspective. Good luck with the trip, hope all goes well.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

Hmm.... +1 for beans, -2 for no clam chowder or chili.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

It took some work to replicate your issue, but I finally found a night that listed the Comfort Suites as a Points Plus property and see it does only say "standard room" and "fits 2". My guess is that the allocation of rooms assigned to that point earning level are going to be run of the house, meaning your particular room will be assigned at check-in and based on what is available at the time. If you wish to have a specific room type you can select it, after clicking "see more rooms", but you lose the point bonus. Consider the extra points as a trade for being willing to take whatever room is available. Perhaps that trade off works for you, perhaps it doesn't.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

In a multiple passenger reservation, if passengers have their RR account number associated with a reservation then they can log into the app on their own device and see their own boarding pass.  There are some circumstances that this functionality isn't allowed, but that's the general way it works.  Within the Southwest app you would not be able to see multiple passengers' boarding passes on your single device.  The workaround is to log into your account on the app, load the boarding pass, take a screenshot, then log out and log into the other account, load the boarding pass, take a screenshot.  That would give you both boarding passes.  Yes, a bit of a hassle.   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

Hmm, interesting as it could have been damaged by either Southwest or TSA.   TSA's policy regarding damaged items can be found here: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support/claims   Here's Southwest's damage policy from https://www.southwest.com/html/generated/help/faqs/baggage_faq.html   My baggage was damaged upon arrival at my destination. How should I report this?   Within four hours of arrival at your final destination, please go to the Southwest Airlines Baggage Service Office located in the baggage claim area or the airport ticket counter. Show the baggage to the Southwest Airlines Baggage Service Agent so he/she can assess the damage and liability. While we will do all that we can to rectify the situation, know that we are not liable for manufacturer defects or for minor damage arising from normal wear and tear, such as cuts, scratches, scuffs, stains, dents, punctures, marks, and dirt. Also, keep in mind that we are not liable for baggage carried in the passenger compartment of the aircraft or any items contained in a bag that was deemed to be overstuffed.   --TheMiddleSeat   ... View more