How do I cancel a Southwest Airlines flight?

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Emergency skin happen to anyone and everywhere in the world emergencies like change in plans, medical emergencies, financial constraints, etc. are uninvited and unplanned. In this cases one always look for free cancellations and flexible cancellations

Southwest airlines are always welcoming and flexible for such situations for you. Cancellation in most of the cases are free and you don’t need to get in hassle for such situations. Let’s see what are the ways.

How can you Cancel the tickets?-

If you want to cancel your flight then you must know about Southwest Cancellation Policy and the ways through which you can cancel the tickets-

  • Online website- if you want to cancel your tickets through online mode you should visit their official website on 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.
  •  Application of southwest airline- you can also cancel your tickets through the help of their official app on which 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.

Some points to remember

There will be no cancellation charges if you will cancel your flight within or before 24 hours departure of the flight.

  • There is also in option of cancellation of flight before 10 minutes but that will cost you a charge.
  • The highest amount is $200 if you will cancel your flight before some minutes and hours of the departure.
  • You can also cancel your flight on the airport window but that too will cost you a charge.
  • Sometimes people will not cancel their flight and also in some situation they were unable to fly after some circumstances for which they have no show policy which is also flexible like other policies such as Name Correction on Southwest Tickets.

Refund policy-

  • Cancellation within 24 hours of before 24 hours of departure is free.
  • Your amount will be refundable after free cancellation.
  • You are refunded amount will reach you on the original payment mode.
  • Ine sab situations you are refund will be credited in the form of travel voucher or compensation points.

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.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)-

1- is cancellation free in Southwest airlines?

If you cancel your flight before 24 hours of the departure 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 10 days of cancellation.

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

Yes you can cancel in rebook the flight with paying the difference of fare. Cancellation occurs within 24 hours then it will be free.

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.