Basic¹
Basic fares are non-refundable except as allowed by our 24-hour cancellation policy. Flight changes are allowed but require a fare upgrade. Customers may be eligible for a flight credit if canceled at least 10 minutes prior to the flight's original departure time.

Checked bag²
Bag fees will apply to Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus®, and Anytime fares booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after May 28, 2025. Business Select® will continue to receive two free checked bags. Rapid Rewards® A-List Preferred members will receive their first and second checked bags for free. A-List members and Rapid Rewards® Credit Cardmembers will only receive their first checked bag for free. Checked bag benefits will not apply on flights booked with a partner carrier. Weight and size limits apply. Additional allowances, benefits, and/or exceptions may apply.  Learn more.

Rapid Rewards® points³
Points can be earned from (a) Qualifying Flights (defined below) operated by Southwest®, or (b) through qualifying purchases with our Rapid Rewards partners. “Qualifying Flights” include flights operated by Southwest Airlines® and paid entirely with dollars, Southwest LUV Vouchers, gift cards, or flight credits and those paid with Cash + Points. NOTE: With a Cash + Points booking, points are earned only on the portion of the base fare that is paid with dollars. Qualifying Flights exclude reward flights, charter flights, nonrevenue travel, and Companion Pass® travel. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.

Flight credits⁴
To receive a flight credit, you must cancel your flight at least 10 minutes prior to the flight’s original scheduled departure time. If you do not cancel, your points and funds may be forfeited. Learn more. Business Select®, Anytime, and Wanna Get Away Plus® Transferable Flight Credits created from reservations booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after May 28, 2025 expire twelve months from the date the fare was booked and ticketed. Basic fare flight credits expire six months from the date the fare was booked and ticketed.

Transferable Flight Credit^™5
To receive a flight credit, you must cancel your flight at least 10 minutes prior to the flight’s original scheduled departure time. If you do not cancel, your points and funds may be forfeited. Learn more. Transferable Flight Credits created from reservations booked and ticketed and/or changed on or after May 28, 2025 expire twelve months from the date the fare was booked and ticketed. Transferable Flight Credits can be transferred between Rapid Rewards® Members. Only one transfer is permitted. For bookings made through a Southwest® Business channel, transfers are allowed only between employees within the organization.

Refundable⁶
As long as you cancel your reservation at least 10 minutes prior to the original scheduled departure of your flight, you’re eligible to receive 100% of your ticket value as a refund to your original form of payment. A Southwest® flight credit from a previous reservation that is applied toward a Business Select® or Anytime fare will be refunded as a Transferable Flight Credit™. For travel booked with Rapid Rewards® points, if canceled, points will be returned to the Rapid Rewards account holder who booked the ticket. If you do not cancel, your funds will be refunded as a Transferable Flight Credit™. Learn more.

Changes⁷
If you need to change an upcoming flight itinerary, you’ll only pay the difference in fare for Wanna Get Away Plus®, Anytime, and Business Select® fares (if one applies). For Basic fares, you may upgrade the fare to Wanna Get Away Plus®, Anytime, or Business Select®. Failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to original scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds.

Cancellations⁸
All fare types are eligible for cancellations without a fee. For changes to a flight itinerary with Wanna Get Away Plus®, Anytime, and Business Select®, there is no fee, though a fare difference may apply. Failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to original scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds.

Free same-day change/standby⁹
Same-day change: On the day of travel, you can switch free of airline charges to another flight with space available departing on the same calendar day between the same origin airport and destination airport as your original flight. A-List Preferred and A-List Members who purchase Basic fares are not eligible for free same-day change.
Same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby on an earlier flight via a Southwest® Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. With the exception of A-List Preferred and A-List Members, Customers who purchase Basic fares are not eligible for free same-day standby. 
For both same-day change and same-day standby, you must change your flight or request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web for standby, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes, but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest Agent at the airport for both a same-day change or standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.

EarlyBird Check-In^®10
You will automatically be checked in to your flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure. For Anytime fares purchased between 36 and 24 hours, the boarding position assignment process has begun so this may impact the boarding position assigned to you. If you purchase an Anytime fare within 24 hours of your flight’s scheduled departure, you will not receive the EarlyBird Check-In® benefit. In an irregular operation situation, the boarding position is not guaranteed.

Free inflight entertainment¹¹
Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer. Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to Southwest WiFi).

Priority and Express Lanes¹²
Priority and Express Lanes, (where available), can be accessed by Business Select®, and Anytime Customers and A-List and A-List Preferred Members. Priority Lanes are at Southwest® check-in counters, and Express Lanes are at security checkpoints.

Complimentary premium drink¹³
On select flights traveling 251 miles or more, Business Select® travelers receive one complimentary premium drink on the day of travel and A-List Preferred Members receive up to two complimentary premium drinks per leg. Drink coupons are subject to availability. Service may also be limited at Southwest's discretion. This coupon has no cash value. Drink coupon is void if altered, sold, purchased, brokered, or bartered. Non-exchangeable for other goods or services. Southwest Airlines® reserves the right to discontinue its drink coupon program at any time. Coupon is invalid after expiration date and will not be updated or replaced. Alcohol purchased with drink coupons must be consumed onboard the aircraft. Must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages.

Free Inflight Internet¹⁴
Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.