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Reservations on Southwest
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09/15/2021 11:13 AM
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Long term planning is not our strong suit. Buying tickets even six months out is a major accomplishment. Normally we'll go down over the holidays, come back for a couple weeks, then go down for a couple more months.
We have the Cape Air coupon book, so I looked for Southwest tickets in January from San Juan. I thought they opened their schedule six months ahead, but they're only taking reservations through January 4! That's 3 1/2 months from now.
Am I missing something? The BVI won't let you in without a return ticket. I guess the Cape Air book will do, but this sure doesn't facilitate planning.
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Re: Reservations on Southwest
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09/15/2021 11:38 AM
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Did a test from IAD to SJU on SW Saw some fine print at the bottom...
"We are currently accepting air reservations through January 5, 2022. On September 16, 2021 we will open our schedule for sale through April 24, 2022. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently."
Chuck W.
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Re: Reservations on Southwest
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09/15/2021 07:32 PM
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Is Cape Air still selling coupon books? Price? Edit: Looked it up on their website. 10 pass coupon book for SJU EIS route is 2000.00 or 400.00 per round trip. Currently you can book a round trip for 260.00.
Last edited by GeorgeC1; 09/15/2021 08:00 PM.
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Re: Reservations on Southwest
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09/16/2021 07:29 AM
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I plugged multiple dates for Nov and Dec into Hotwire and Kayak. They all came up with 266 dollar options but not on CapeAir. In the past I was able to book directly in the American website for about that price. For those same dates I see 700 round trip. 379 to fly round trip US to SJU and then 700 for the last 120 miles on American. Booking directly with Cape Air was high 400 range. Not that long ago the standard round trip was about 180 on Cape Air. As far as the passes you can purchase a 10 coupon book for 2000.00. They are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and you can list 5 people eligible to use the passes. No booking restrictions and they can be canceled or rebooked up to 24 hours prior with no penalties that I saw.
Last edited by GeorgeC1; 09/16/2021 10:12 AM.
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Re: Reservations on Southwest
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09/16/2021 08:38 AM
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Southwest just opened up more dates, but from January they're only flying once a week San Juan-Memphis (through Tampa). Looks like we'll be on American!
George, I don't ever recall a $180 r/t on Cape Air. In fact, all our neighbors say they pay more for that last leg than to get to San Juan!
There is a caveat on the coupon book: the software only allows them to transfer baggage with United. Although they partner with other carriers, you have to pick up your bags and recheck (and pay) for them.
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