How Can I Cancel My Flight with Southwest Airlines?

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Steps to Cancel Your Southwest Flight Online

To cancel your flight online with ease, follow these instructions:

1. Visit Southwest.com

2. Click on the "Change/Cancel" tab on the homepage

3. Enter your confirmation number, first name, and last name

4. Select “Cancel Flight”

5. Review cancellation details and confirm

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Canceling via the Southwest Mobile App

Southwest’s mobile app makes flight management simple on the go. To cancel through the app:

• Open the Southwest app

• Tap on "Manage Trips"

• Enter your confirmation number

• Tap “Cancel Reservation”

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Refunds and Travel Credits

When you cancel your Southwest Airlines flight, you may receive a refund or travel credit based on the fare type:

• Business Select and Anytime fares: Fully refundable to your original payment method

• Wanna Get Away fares: Credited as flight credit, valid for one year from the purchase date

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Canceling a Flight Booked with Points

If you used Rapid Rewards points to book your Southwest flight, canceling is straightforward:

1. Go to your Rapid Rewards account on the Southwest website

2. View upcoming trips

3. Select the reservation and click "Cancel"

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Canceling Group or Companion Pass Bookings

Canceling a group booking or a Companion Pass ticket requires extra attention:

• Group bookings often involve multiple confirmation numbers

• Companion Pass cancellations require the primary traveler to cancel first

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Canceling Due to Medical or Emergency Reasons

Sometimes, emergencies occur and canceling becomes inevitable. If you have a medical emergency, death in the family, or another urgent reason to cancel, Southwest may offer accommodations or refund exceptions. Always retain medical or legal documentation.

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Avoiding Cancellation Fees and Penalties

Southwest doesn’t charge cancellation fees, but it’s important to cancel on time. If you don’t cancel at least 10 minutes before your flight, you may lose your full ticket value. To be safe, set reminders or call ☎️+1=(888)+727~0191 to let a rep cancel it for you over the phone. When in doubt, using ☎️+1~(888)=727-0191 ensures you’re covered and receive confirmation.

 

 

Final Tips for Hassle-Free Cancellations

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