Guide to Cancel a Flight on Southwest Airlines

Uncertainties are everywhere and can happen to anyone. This point has been really understood by the Southwest airlines and they have a very flexible and understandable Southwest cancellation policy for you. Good news is that they do not charge you for the cancellation.

They do not have any hidden charges or any rigid policy which land you in a situation where cancellation is tough and tricky. Time frames are flexible and will give you a good amount of time to change your plans. Let's see how to cancel your flight.

How to Cancel the Flight in Southwest

Through the website- visit their official website on which there will be an option of “Mytrip” in which you need to put your details and other specifications and get the confirmation of your cancellation. If your cancellation happens with some circumstances you need to pay the applicable charges over there as well.

Through Application- you can also cancel your tickets through the help of their official app on which you need to put all the specific information and then tap on the confirmation of cancellation.

Through phone support- easiest and convenient way to cancel and book your flight is to reach them through their helpline number which is given on their official website. A customer executive will support you through and tell you about the necessary steps that you need to follow. You need to prepare with your details for the purpose.

Through social media- you can also directly message on the online platform on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Reverting time depends upon the business of staff.

What's the Cancellation Fee

The cancellation fee varies between $50-$200 and in most of the cases it is not even applicable. That's why it is always advisable for you to take action for cancellation as soon as you realise it. Delaying will charge you the extra and sometimes highest amount because your delay will waste one of their seats.

More points to know

• If you get the refund in the form of a travel credit score you can use them within 12 months from the booking date.
• There will be no cancellation charges if you will cancel your flight within or before 24 hours departure of the flight.
• The highest amount is $200 if you will cancel your flight before some minutes and hours of the departure.

Refund policy

●       Cancellation within 24 hours of departure is free.

●       Your amount will be refunded after free cancellation.

●       Your refunded amount will reach you on the original payment mode.

●       In some situations your refund will be credited in the form of travel voucher or compensation points.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1- is cancellation free on Southwest airlines?

If you cancel your flight within the 24 hours of the departure then the cancellation is free.

2- In how many days will I get my refunded amount?

The refund and amount will reflect in your original payment within the 7 to 14 days of cancellation.

3- Can I cancel and rebook the flight for the same schedule?

Yes, you can cancel and rebook the flight by paying the difference of fare. Cancellation occurs within 24 hours then it will be free. Some policies have changed after COVID.

4- What are the other forms of refund?

You may receive your refund in the form of loyalty points on the form of travel voucher which you can use within 12 months from the date of booking.

 

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