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Southwest Airlines Cancellation&Refund Policy

Southwest Airlines offers a flexible cancellation and refund policy to ensure travelers have a seamless experience:

Cancellation Policy

No Change Fees: Southwest Airlines' cancellation policy doesn't charge fees to change or cancel flights, which is one of its main selling points.
Refundable Fares: If you cancel a refundable ticket, you can receive a full refund using your actual payment method.
Non-Refundable Fares: You won't receive a cash refund if you cancel a non-refundable ticket. However, you will be issued a travel fund that can be used for future travel with Southwest within one year of the original booking date.
24-Hour Cancellation Policy: Southwest allows you to cancel your flight within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, even for non-refundable fares, as long as the flight is booked at least 7 days in advance.

Refund Policy

Refundable Tickets: Under Southwest's refund policy, if you cancel a refundable ticket, you will receive a full refund using your original method of payment.
Non-Refundable Tickets: For non-refundable tickets, a Travel Fund will be issued for the value of the ticket. The fund is valid for one year from the original purchase date and can be used for future bookings under the same name.
Refunds to Original Payment Method: If Southwest Airlines cancels your flight, you are entitled to a full refund to your original form of payment, regardless of the type of ticket purchased.
Refund Requests for Travel Funds: If you don't use your Travel Fund within one year, you can contact Southwest Airlines to request a refund in your original form of payment.

Travel Credits

Validity:Travel credits are valid for one year from the purchase date.
Access:Use the online airline management booking tool to apply credits to future flight reservations, or call us at +1 (323) 800 6001, and we will do it for you.

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FAQs

Yes, you can cancel a flight up to 10 minutes before departure without incurring a penalty. However, if you fail to cancel within this time, the funds may be forfeited for non-refundable fares. Refundable fares like Anytime and Business Select can request a refund even after the scheduled departure.

The funds are forfeited if you do not cancel a Wanna Get Away or other non-refundable fare. However, you can still request a refund after a no-show for refundable fares, such as Anytime or Business Select. It's always recommended to cancel in advance to secure travel credits or refunds.

Travel credits are issued for eligible cancellations and remain valid for one year from the original purchase date. They can be accessed through Southwest's Manage Booking system. Use these credits during checkout to book a new flight for a seamless transaction.

Not all fares are refundable.

Wanna Get Away & Wanna Get Away Plus:Non-refundable but eligible for travel credits.
Anytime Fare: Refundable as either travel credit or to the original payment method.
Business Select: Refundable, offering flexibility to choose between cash refunds or travel credits.

Yes, Southwest often offers airline deals on flexible fares, such as Anytime or Business Select. These fares include refund options such as travel credits or cash back to the original payment method.