How Do I Rebook my Southwest Airlines Flights?

If you have booked your Flight with Southwest airlines and looking for a guide on whether you can cancel and rebook Southwest, the decision depends on what will be cheaper. But what if the cost of canceling charges is more than rebooking a flight? Then indeed, rebooking will be a wise decision. Here are the following steps to rebook your Southwest Airlines Flight online; follow the process:-

1. First, go to the official website of Southwest Airlines. Then, log in to the account by entering the username and password.
2. When you open your account, click on the cancel/ change option.
3. Now, a page will open where you have to enter the confirmation number and the first or last name of the passenger.
4. Then, you must select the seat or other things you want to rebook.
5. Now, enter the new dates and the destination, and tap on the select new flight option on your screen.
6. Lastly, make the payment for your new flights.

Rebooking Southwest Flight Via Phone:

If you cannot rebook your Southwest flight online, dial the Southwest customer service contact number 1-800-435-9792 and follow the automated voice commands carefully.

What is the Rebooking policy of Southwest?

Below are the following Southwest Rebooking Policy that mentioned:-

1. You can make the changes like re-routing and rebooking your flight before the 2 hours of departure.
2. You have to complete the travel within the validation of your ticket.
3. The fare difference will be applied; Southwest Airlines will refund you if your new flight is cheaper than the previous one.
4. If you use the add-on option for your additional baggage or seats, then this will depend on your:-

Travel date change- Your extra baggage and seat will transfer to your new flight if available, and if the extra seat or baggage is unavailable, you will get a refund.

Destination change-  The last flight add-on option will be refunded, and you must rebook the extra baggage or seat options.

How many times can you rebook a Southwest flight?

There are no limitations; you can make changes anytime without paying extra fees. But, you have to be sure that the fare will remain the same; if you change or increase the fare, you have to make the payment.

Does Southwest charge for rebooking?

Southwest does not charge for rebooking a flight. If you are rebooking a flight, you first need to cancel it, which is not free of charge. You should go through the Southwest cancellation and flight change policy to decide which will be cheaper for you so that you can make a decision:

1. If you cancel and change your Flight within 24 hours of purchasing the tickets, you will not be asked to pay the cancellation charges.
2. In case of any medical emergency, you can claim a refund, but you have to pay the cancellation charges varying between $20 and $140
3. The charges depend on the class, destination, and ticket type.

How long do you have to rebook a flight on Southwest?

You can cancel and rebook your Flight even 10 minutes before the scheduled Flight. Follow the below procedure to change your Flight:

1. Visit the official website of Southwest.
2. Click on Flight and select "Manage Reservations."
3. Fill in your details, such as confirmation number and first and last name.
4. Ticket will open, cancel and rebook your Flight again.
5. Select the date and timing and make a payment.

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