Bustaty Posted September 3, 2011 #176 Share Posted September 3, 2011 You will be good to go, no fighting to get to the onboard computers to do a check-in. SW will do the check-in for you and you will be in boarding group A. This is done 36 hrs before the flight so the EB's will be checked in before the passengers doing the 24 hr check in. It is really worth the money if you don't want to waste any of your cruise time. When you get to the airport, all you need to do is pick-up you boarding pass. You can also select to do the Early-Bird check in only for the return trip. This will save some $$ if you really don't need or want it for the first part of your trip. When you go to purchase you ticket online, there will be box for you to check asking if you want the EB service. You can select it round trip or only for one-way. When your credit card statement shows up, it will not be rolled in with the flight charge, it will show as an additional $10 expense- just a heads-up on that for your records. Thank you for the above info. This has been most helpful. Probably will do just the EB for the return. Thanks rugrats for the headsup on Boarding, it is not a priority for us, so all will be well no matter what category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaGrl4Evr Posted September 3, 2011 #177 Share Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) There is no guarantee that you will be in the A group with Early Bird Check-in. You're right, no guarantee that you will get an "A" check-in but SW states it's more than likely that you will. We have been using this option since it was introduced and have never not been in the -A- group. My fiance is 6'4 and if we cannot get a seat with extra leg room than it is a miserable flight so we don't mind paying the little extra. It is a very nice perk and a bonus for cruisers who cannot check in 24 hrs before hand. :) OP, here is a link from SW that can explain it a little better. http://www.southwest.com/html/generated/help/faqs/earlybird_checkin_faq.html Edited September 3, 2011 by Hoosiercouple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustaty Posted September 4, 2011 #178 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks so much. Really appreciate this information. Now to get those flights :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monicajay Posted September 5, 2011 #179 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just booked our Southwest tickets this morning :D. No point in doing early bird check in as we likely be the last to board. Taking a big risk on a 10h30 flight out of Tampa. It is the only non-stop direct flight of the day and will get us home much, much earlier. There are 4 other flights that day so if we don't make it we will likely still get home :rolleyes:. We only travel with carry-on and will get off the ship with our luggage before they start to call colors. I would never take a chance to get to a ship but on the way home it matters a whole lot less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZDENNY Posted September 5, 2011 #180 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks for the heads up,. Been wondering when they were gonna open it up. Booked my PHX-LAX flight 1st thing this morning....So come on March 2012 !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monicajay Posted September 5, 2011 #181 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks for the heads up,. Been wondering when they were gonna open it up. Booked my PHX-LAX flight 1st thing this morning....So come on March 2012 !!!! Always makes me smile when I see one of my posts actually helped somebody else. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph123 Posted September 30, 2011 #182 Share Posted September 30, 2011 How can I find out when they will open the flights for the weekend after Easter, they are out till the 9th. I need April 13, 14 or 15. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyde3 Posted September 30, 2011 #183 Share Posted September 30, 2011 This is what it says on Southwests website. "On October 3, we will open our schedule for sale through June 1, 2012." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph123 Posted September 30, 2011 #184 Share Posted September 30, 2011 This is what it says on Southwests website. "On October 3, we will open our schedule for sale through June 1, 2012." Thank you. I could not find this info on the Southwest website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted September 30, 2011 #185 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I could not find this info on the Southwest website.It's at the top of the Travel Tools page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avril4111 Posted October 5, 2011 #186 Share Posted October 5, 2011 :confused: Anyone know when JetBlue flights will be up for May?? I was going to call or e-mail but sounds like it would be a hassle. Thought I'd try here first!!! Thanks- Betsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted October 6, 2011 #187 Share Posted October 6, 2011 No one knows. Sign up for their FF program, and you'll get an email when it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avril4111 Posted October 23, 2011 #188 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thank you SO much- I have signed up for the FF program and will get an e-mail pre-release:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marys350 Posted November 6, 2011 #189 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :confused: Anyone know when JetBlue flights will be up for May?? I was going to call or e-mail but sounds like it would be a hassle. Thought I'd try here first!!!Thanks- Betsy Jet Blue has extended their schedule beyond April 30, 2012, as of today. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalst Posted November 13, 2011 #190 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I just discovered that Southwest is booking flights through August 10, 2012. They were scheduled to open up tomorrow, Nov. 14th, but I just booked my flights for July 31st today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted January 12, 2012 #191 Share Posted January 12, 2012 G4/Allegiant Air have now opened their schedule for flights through Aug 14/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted January 30, 2012 #192 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Now if Jetblue will open up their schedule through September 2012, I would be all set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylandteachergirl Posted February 10, 2012 #193 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I am waiting (not so patiently) for flights to open on Jet Blue or Air Tran for November, 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted February 18, 2012 #194 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Jetblue's schedule for Sept4th thru Oct 27th opens on Sunday, Feb 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingmom Posted February 18, 2012 #195 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algebralovr Posted March 9, 2012 #196 Share Posted March 9, 2012 According to the Southwest page: "On May 21, 2012, we will open our schedule for sale through January 4, 2013." So, now to keep watching, since I need Feb 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted March 24, 2012 #197 Share Posted March 24, 2012 JetBlue will open bookings on SUNDAY March 25th at Noon Eastern time though Jan 6, 2013..... (yay i can change my ticket for my freedom cruise in november..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingmom Posted March 25, 2012 #198 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Need to know when they'll open March 2013:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylandteachergirl Posted April 4, 2012 #199 Share Posted April 4, 2012 According to the Southwest page: "On May 21, 2012, we will open our schedule for sale through January 4, 2013." So, now to keep watching, since I need Feb 2013. Do you think that date also applies to Air Tran since they are now part of Southwest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayzia00 Posted April 11, 2012 #200 Share Posted April 11, 2012 According to the Southwest page: "On May 21, 2012, we will open our schedule for sale through January 4, 2013." So, now to keep watching, since I need Feb 2013. I just want to thank you so much!!! Usually I do not go to these sticky posts but I was curious as to the type of information in them. I have actually been watching Airtran and Southwest website to see when they will open up past November 2, 2012 as my group and I need air travel for December 8-15, 2012. I have never saw that message on their website but am glad that you did and that you posted it. I now have something to tell my group and plans to make since I finally have a concrete date.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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