jce2 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just a heads up that as of this morning Southwest has opened flights thru March 7th! Got my 6 return tickets from Houston for about $100 less than expected (per ticket!). Was also able to book 6 seats round trip from Houston to Galveston using Galveston Limos for $240 total which form my research seems to be the cheapest way to go. Now that all my transport is arranged I can sit back, relax, and wait for those drink package sales! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jce2 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 One note: I do a LOT of research on my trips and can tell you that round trip vs two separate one-ways on Southwest generates the exact same price (ie. you can book one trip now and return trip later and it wont cost any extra. There is no price break for round-trip (at least not on Southwest)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thanks for the notice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 2 hours ago, jce2 said: One note: I do a LOT of research on my trips and can tell you that round trip vs two separate one-ways on Southwest generates the exact same price (ie. you can book one trip now and return trip later and it wont cost any extra. There is no price break for round-trip (at least not on Southwest)) And sometimes it's even less to use 2 different airlines. My children booked United to Fort Lauderdale and the return trip is on Southwest. It does pay to research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 5 hours ago, Skid said: And sometimes it's even less to use 2 different airlines. My children booked United to Fort Lauderdale and the return trip is on Southwest. It does pay to research. I'm looking at doing this for December/January. Alaska is cheaper going out, but Southwest is cheaper coming home and both are nonstop flights. RoyalLaker and RestingBird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, DocLC said: I'm looking at doing this for December/January. Alaska is cheaper going out, but Southwest is cheaper coming home and both are nonstop flights. Nice. I have to change planes in San Jose no direct flight to Seattle from Ontario. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 We did Southwest to Puerto Rico and JetBlue back when we did AOTS last year. Pricing was similar and both directs but the times worked better the way we did it. Gears and DocLC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geema Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Quote We always use Southwest...no baggage fees for the first 2 bags. Also I made our reservations yesterday for next January. A couple hours later, I realized that I had made the return flight out of Ft. Lauderdale too early to use luggage valet. I called Southwest and was able to change that flight to a later one....no charge!!!...except for the difference in fare cost. They are the best airline ever!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Uber is now an option for transportation from Houston to Galveston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 @Geema I tend to favor Southwest, but for the flight to Florida, they are nearly twice the price of what Alaska is offering as it's the week between Christmas and New Year's. Hence, only Southwest using points on the way home. Geema 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegMcNugget Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks for posting! I need to start checking for January flights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jce2 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Prices are trending upward right now. My outbound flight from Denver to Houston was $122 now $195. My return was bought at $133 now at $175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelyn D Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thank you for the Galveston Limo Recommendation - that is the lowest price for transport for my group that I have found so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Madelyn D said: Thank you for the Galveston Limo Recommendation - that is the lowest price for transport for my group that I have found so far. Also check sites like Autoslash for car rental deals as the reprice constantly. When we sailed out of Galveston, it was cheaper for us to rent and park the car at the port than for two transfers. Wilson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelyn D Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 12 hours ago, DocLC said: Also check sites like Autoslash for car rental deals as the reprice constantly. When we sailed out of Galveston, it was cheaper for us to rent and park the car at the port than for two transfers. I'm 24 so renting a car gives me a hefty fiee for being under 25. Next year I will look into this! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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