Southwest Airlines is different from other airlines in that they only allow you to book your flights about six months in advance. Â As of yesterday the latest you could book a flight was June 30, 2014. Â Today they extended out their schedule to August 8, 2014.
Normally I wouldn’t post about this, but there is roughly two months left before Southwest devalues their Rapid Rewards Points. Â For bookings made before March 31, the cost is 60 points per dollar. Â That will increase to 70 points per dollar after March 31.
Southwest Airlines tends to extend out their schedule every 2-3 months, so I wouldn’t be surprised if we do not see another extension until after the March 31st devaluation. Â This means that if you have a trip planned for the summer, now may be the best time to book with points. Â Who knows, maybe they will come through in late March with another schedule extension that will allow everyone to book trips through the fall at lower rates, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
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