Did Southwest just change it's release date?

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I could of sworn that Southwest was going to release dates thru Oct 7 tomorrow. I was so excited because I am off work tomorrow and thought I might get a deal. Checked tonight to see what time the schedule opens and now it says the schedule opens on March 12. Was I crazy thinking I saw tomorrow? Now I am so bummed out.

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yep, it changed.

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They might have to re-group? Between the Max 8 and and recent allegations regarding their safety processes , maybe they need some time ?

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ugh- that was me last spring - waiting waiting waiting
When they did release them, the prices were too high for me, but two weeks later they dropped to my price range.

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I had the day in Feb too (marked on calendar). I noticed a few weeks ago it changed to March.

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That’s interesting to know. I’ve seen mostly reports that release day was cheapest. I know what the typically price is for my airport but I don’t know what a good price will be, so I’m at a loss to guess on release day.

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I like @wallacefam had it on my calendar in February. I also noticed about a month ago it changed to March. The shift of a month stinks. I hate it when I have to book ADR’s before I book flights.

Keep checking the SW site. Last year they moved the the February release date up by two weeks. I recall the announcement was about a week prior to the new date. I am hopeful that happens again this year.

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Someone, and often many people, post updates on Chat regarding Southwest releases. And on day of release you will see people posting how they are "waiting, " then let everyone know when dates are open. Very helpful!

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I knew my budget was no more than $200 pp. It was higher than that so I didn’t buy any tix. Then two weeks later I did.
Then a few weeks later I switched airports for a cheaper price. Then a few weeks later i ditched back to my airport for a cheaper flight.

I read to check Tuesdays but I pretty much checked once or twice most days and found Wednesdays were better.

I should have kept better track.

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I guess that’s how to do it–figure out your price ahead of time. For me, I know what it costs usually on AA from my local airport, but with 6 people, I’m willing to drive to the airport 2.5+ hours away for SW if it saves me a bit of money or gives me a better flight time.

Good tip re Wednesdays–was that specifically SW or just airlines in general?