How to change date on Southwest Airline Flight?

Holiday plans can be made and then changed at any moment. Thus, you must remain prepared for such changes in your plan. For this, you must be aware of the date change policy from the airline through which you have made your bookings. Although you can choose any airline to reach your desired destination, we recommend considering Southwest Airlines as your travel airline, which is one of the renowned airlines worldwide. Thus, through the provided guide, you can easily learn all about Southwest Airlines flight date change policy, so that you won't face any issues when your holiday plans are modified. 

What is Southwest Airlines' Date Change Policy?

Southwest Airlines has a comprehensive date change policy, which can be seen as follows:

• You can make most of your flight changes with the help of the official website of Southwest Airlines.
• If you have booked a Basic Fare class with Southwest Airlines, you are not allowed to change the date of your flight.
• If you have reserved a Basic Fare class with Southwest Airlines and want to change the date of your flight, you are required first to upgrade your seat to any other fare class and then change the date of your flight. 
• The airline allows you to change the date of your flight for all the passengers on your booking.
• If you want to change the flight date for specific passengers in a multiple-person booking, you must first separate their bookings and then make the required changes. 
• The airline allows you to change the date of your flight up to 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. 
• If you neither travel nor change the date of your flight, your ticket will be subject to the airline's no-show policy, and all subsequent flights will be automatically canceled.
• You don't have to pay the change fee to the airline. However, if there are differences in the price of your new flight and your original one, you are required to pay the extra amount for your flight.
• Moreover, if the price of your new flight is lower than the original one, you will be provided with a refund in the form of a travel credit or your original form of payment based on your fare class. 

How to Change a Southwest Airlines Flight?

Southwest Airlines acknowledges that one is required to change the date of their flight at any time and place. Thus, a passenger must have different options in which s/he can change the date of their flight. Therefore, you can refer to the following section, where you are provided with different ways through which you can change the date of your Southwest Airlines flight:

Using website

• Visit the official website of Southwest Airlines at www.southwest.com
• Go to the "Manage Trip" section.
• Enter your flight confirmation number, first name, and last name in the provided space.
• Click on "Lookup reservation."
• When your itinerary is open, you can look for the flight change option.
• Follow the further instructions as prompted.
• Make the payment, if required.
• Receive the confirmation of the change of your flight at your registered email address.

At the airport

• Go to the check-in counter of Southwest Airlines at the airport.
• Show your inability to travel with the airline as scheduled and ask the representative of the airline to change the date of your flight.
• Request them to provide you with the new tickets on your desired date.
• Based on the availability of seats, the airline's representatives try to accommodate your request for a seat change according to your updated plans.
• You must pay the required amount to change your flight, if necessary. 
• You will be provided with a new ticket at the email address you have registered. 

Through the Southwest Airlines app

• Open the Southwest Airlines app on your device.
• Log in to your account.
• Go to your itinerary.
• Look for the option to change your flight.
• Follow the further instructions as prompted.
• Make the payment, if required.
• Receive the confirmation of the change of your flight at your registered email address.

How To Contact Southwest Airlines' Agent To Change A Flight?

There are situations when you cannot change the date of your Southwest Airlines flight online and are required to make necessary amendments through the airline's agent. Thus, Southwest Airlines provides you with different methods through which you can contact the agent of Southwest Airlines and make changes to the date of your flight, which are:

Through Phone

• Dial at +1 800 435 9792
• Select the language in which you want to speak.
• Follow the further IVR procedure.
• Wait for a short time until you are connected with a live airline agent.
• Request the airline to change the date of your travel.
• Provide them with all the required details regarding your flight.
• Complete the payment process, if required.
• Receive the confirmation of the change in your flight schedule at your registered email address. 

Through Chat

• Visit the official website of Southwest Airlines at www.southwest.com
• Scroll the screen down.
• Click on the "Help Centre."
• Then, go through the following steps:
  • Getting Ready
  • I want to change my flight
• Afterwards, tap on "Need more assistance?"
• Click on "Chat with us."
• Provide the required details and click on "Start Conversation."
• Submit your date change request to the airline's agent.
• Then follow their instructions.
• After you complete the required payment, you will receive confirmation of your new ticket at the email address you have registered.

Through Email

• Visit the official website of Southwest Airlines at www.southwest.com
• Scroll the screen down.
• Click on the "Help Centre."
• Again, scroll down the screen, and under the additional topics, click on "Provide Feedback."
• Based on your experience with the date change procedure with the airline, select the 'Complaint or Compliment' section.
• Choose your topic and provide the required details to the airline.
• The airline's agent will contact you as soon as possible.

Why Can't I Change My Southwest Airlines Flight?

There are some circumstances when you are not allowed to change the date of your Southwest Airlines flight. Some of the situations can be seen as follows:

• When you have bought a Basic fare with Southwest Airlines, you are not allowed to change the date of your flight.
• If 10 minutes or less are left before the departure of your flight, you are not eligible to make changes to your Southwest Airlines flight date.
• If you have booked your flight with a travel agent, you are also not allowed to change the date of your flight through the agent of Southwest Airlines.

How To Avoid Flight Change Fee On Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines doesn't charge any fee to change the date of your flight. However, you are required to pay the difference in the amount of your new flight and your original one when you desire to change the date of your flight. Moreover, if the price of your new flight is less than the original one, the airline will provide you with a refund in the original form of payment or in the form of a travel voucher, based on the fare class you purchased. Thus, you don't need to worry about the change fee if you are unable to fly with the airline as initially scheduled. 

How To Track Southwest Airlines Date Change Status?

Though you are provided with the confirmation email at your registered email address, if you want to confirm the date change schedule of your Southwest Airlines flight, you can go through the following method:

• Visit the official website of Southwest Airlines at www.southwest.com
• Go to the "Manage Trip" section.
• Enter your flight confirmation number, first name, and last name in the provided space.
• Click on "Lookup reservation."
• On your itinerary, you can check the date of your flight and confirm that it aligns with your new travel date.

How Do I Contact AVTickets To Change My Southwest Airlines Flight Date?

Provided that you have bought your Southwest Airlines ticket with AVTickets, we provide you with the facility to change the date of your flight in accordance with the date change policy of the airline. Some of the ways you can reschedule your Southwest Airlines flight are:

Call us

You can call us at +1-888-520-9972 to speak with a live representative and ensure that you fly with Southwest when you desire. 

Email us

You can also email us at care@avtickets.com, through which you can ensure to fly on your availability.