They were promoting the heck out of this sale and it definitely did not end until March 7. I saw it promoted in emails and multiple places.
I am going to forward you an email they sent me that said March 7, in case you want to show it to them. Hi great tips! That was without the SW credit card. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
Learn how your comment data is processed. You can cancel and get all point redeposited and point never expire. If you buy a ticket and cancel, the Travel Funds they give you will expire a year after you first made the reservation. Also, if you buy tickets for someone else with points and then cancel, the points go back to you — travel funds are only used for the person on the ticket. You can still cancel the cheap flight if you bought it with cash, but you would only then get a credit to use later.
So, this helps you reserve and cancel flights for about the same price but be able to cancel without any lingering aftereffects of canceling. Although this might be a savings for those with a family who like traveling on Southwest, I avoid them so this is definitely a no-go for me.
I will say that since there are always award seats available, this is a better bet for getting a cheap flight than on some of the other airlines. Especially if you intend to use them for a flight to Hawaii Which may be a more expensive flight.
This is not a great time to buy miles. I do not think it is a good idea to buy points in this context who knows when we will be able to travel in peace of mind again unless the offer is not extremely profitable.
Southwest is probably one airline that will survive the current catastrophe so I might actually buy some points at this rate. Great info!!! I have been waiting for the past few months to find an offer like this one! I am planning a trip and I am in need of some extra points… hope to make this deal on time. I think it only makes sense if you pay for the points purchase with a Southwest VISA card and you get the extra points for that also.
The industry will clearly bounce back but is a question of timing… Providing the airlines stay solvent! I have to say I have been pleasantly pleased how the airlines that I had flights booked for have accommodated either a reschedule or refund.
As they have treated me fairly I am more inclined to invest a few air miles which will help their cash flow and myself in the long run. Even though it may be debatable depending on the price of the ticket. I would generally choose a SW flight over other airlines due to their lack of baggage and seat fees, but would not buy points at any airline right now.
Buying them is converting the most liquid asset cash into the most illiquid airline points. Not a good deal. This goes for Jetblue and most other airlines that have flexible point prices depending on the cash price.
Beyond the fixed value of the points, it does not seem to me a good decision to buy miles in this context in which unfortunately some companies will disappear after the covid 19 crisis. Points promotions need to be properly analized. This one isnt worth it. Sometimes they might look like a risk and difficult to believe, that ones are the ones i like the most!
Can I ask what you do find to be worth it? I love the work and effort that AW puts into these posts letting us know where to find the maximum value and what the sweet spots are.
I never would have thought cheap flights with a layover would be a criteria but now I know. Anyway some could find it rentable.
I wonder why airlines are offering point purchase sales when travelers very much resist against traveling. They are so desperate for cash that they are selling miles at steep discounts. It should be an opportunity for someone with disposal income. Pay for future travel now at a discount. It is not an opportunity, unless you already have a planned trip, because it is not known if the miles will be devalued later.
Loyalty members can buy a maximum of 60, points per day, with no annual maximum. Purchased points may take up to 72 hours to post in the applicable Rapid Rewards Account. Transactions are non-refundable. Buying Points with a Fixed Value Southwest's loyalty program is a little different from the rest. Sample Redemption Let's look at an example itinerary to see if buying Southwest points makes sense. Topping Off Your Account One of the few circumstances where buying points can make sense is when you're just a few points shy of that next redemption, and you're on a time constraint.
The latest card to join the Southwest lineup of rewards cards, the Southwest Performance Business Card offers the highest Rapid Rewards signup bonus, earns more points than it's Southwest counterparts, receives a massive 9, point anniversary bonus, plus offers plenty of perks and benefits for Southwest fans. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.
Your email address will not be published. Comments October 22, at pm. October 10, at pm. October 7, at pm. October 6, at pm. Probably worth it if you need to fly this month.
I think this is a good promotion, in pandemic times, it is worth to take advantage of it. October 6, at am. October 2, at pm. September 14, at pm. September 13, at pm. September 11, at am. September 10, at pm. This could be useful if you combine this with the southwest companion deal. September 10, at am. I try not to buy points, just earn them. September 9, at pm. August 1, at am. It seems that the conditions will not drastically improve soon. July 31, at am. July 30, at pm.
July 30, at am. Indeed, there are too many point sales and devaluations. June 15, at pm. June 17, at am. July 29, at am. Thank you so much for the double stack offer indeed. September 12, at pm. June 15, at am. As a Chase and SW card holder, this was really valuable insight! April 30, at am. Advertiser Disclosure. Benji Stawski. Are these promotions a good deal? Instead, Southwest award flights are redeemable based on the following general formula: Business Select fares: 78 points per dollar 1.
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When you need a few points to book an award. When you're traveling with the Southwest Companion Pass. When you hold the Companion Pass , your designated companion can travel for free whenever you fly.
This effectively doubles the value of your points, which makes it more attractive to buy Southwest points when you can buy them at a good price. During a bonus points promotion. Southwest holds regular bonus promotions where you will receive extra points on your purchase. These promotions can substantially increase the number of points you receive, which reduces the overall cost per point.
Because the price per point is higher than the average redemption value of Southwest Rapid Rewards points, you may be hesitant to purchase them. Thankfully, there are alternative ways to earn additional Southwest points without flying:. Spending on a Southwest credit card. When you have a Southwest credit card , you can earn points on every purchase.
Plus, when you sign up for a new card, you have the potential to earn a welcome bonus. Partner offers. Southwest partners with a variety of businesses where you can earn additional points by using their services or buying their products. These partners include rental cars, hotels and retailers. Rapid Rewards Dining. Register your debit or credit cards with Rapid Rewards Dining to earn additional points when you dine at participating restaurants.
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