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Allie B Rqs

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| map-marker Crossett, Arkansas

I was charged almost $2100 to travel from Little Rock, AR to Boston, MA in the section called more leg room. I ended up paying for 5 inches more space. That was not fair. I did not see where this was

I felt I was cheated out of about $800 by flying economy plus for 5 inches of leg room. I thought I was flying first class.

It was not like being in first class. I was very disappointed.

Loss:
$800
Pros:
  • Assigned seats
Cons:
  • Not much difference between economy and the upgrade

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Don’t pay for 5 inches more leg room. Just fly economy.

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Ronnie T Mev

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| map-marker Terrell, Texas

Customer service was great, they resolved the problem that I had and she listened to the issue that I had. Thank you very much

Updated by user Aug 14, 2026

I guess we have to be patient with Southwest Airlines

Original review Jul 29, 2026

We pay for extra leg room but never received it. We was supposed to board the plane but there was no Captain available to the plane also we was scheduled to board the plane at 6:20 pm, but didn't board the plane until 8:00 so miss our daughter birth.

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Diana L Tbf

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| map-marker Tampa, Florida

I missed my 8:00 flight ALN18N need help

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I missed my 8:00 flight ALN18N. I need help to reschedule.

Can you do my reservation? I missed my alarm and missed my ride.

Loss:
$370
Pros:
  • Flight destinations
Cons:
  • Talk to person

Preferred solution: Apology

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Cynthia B Kpk

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| map-marker Albuquerque, New Mexico

I'm trying to correct my itinerary. I...

I'm trying to correct my itinerary. I am leaving Albuquerque on the 14th of August, returning on the 17th.

Not sure why my dates changed?

I also have a room at Quality Inn in Wellington, CO that I need on the 14th, not the 26th. Can you assist me please?

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Angela B Iaw

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| map-marker Arcata, California

Unexpected charges

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Southwest suddenly started additional charges to pick your seat and take baggage. I was unaware that they were now doing that and recently scheduled a flight that would have been quite a bit cheaper through a different airline. I used to automatically get my flights from Southwest, but I will have to compare prices with add-ons from now on.

Loss:
$230
Cons:
  • Are just like all other airlines now

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Don't automatically trust that Southwest will be the least expensive overall.

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Ms Tonique Laurent Miller41

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I Ms Tonique Laurent Miller, who was a flying customer, and who was flying in to Las Vegas from Hawaii Wakiki was removed from my flight to Chicago Midway Airport. This due to them Human Trafficking.

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I, Ms. Tonique Laurent Miller, who was a flying customer and who was flying into Las Vegas from Waikiki, Hawaii, was removed from my flight to Chicago Midway Airport.

This is due to human trafficking by and through their surveillance cameras.

I, Ms. Tonique Laurent Miller, recommend no one use Las Vegas Southwest Airlines.

Loss:
$690
Pros:
  • Chicago midway airport southwest airlines does their job
Cons:
  • Las vegas airport southwest airlines runs a cyber human trafficking business through the surveillance cameras

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: I Ms Tonique Laurent Miller recommend no one use the Las Vegas Airport Southwest Airlines.the Las Vegas

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Maria H Kip

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| map-marker Tampa, Florida

Helpful service after a missed flight

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AI Highlights
  • - Southwest Airlines staff provided a travel credit after a no-show.
  • - The staff member showed kindness, patience, and understanding.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding customer service I recently received from Southwest Airlines.

I did not realize that I had a flight reservation scheduled for August 1, 2026. Because I missed the flight, it was canceled as a no-show, and I believed I had lost the value of my ticket. After reviewing my credit card statement, I discovered that I had made the reservation on June 12, 2026. I honestly did not remember making the reservation or receiving a confirmation.

When I contacted Customer Service, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vicki from Team Blue224. She went above and beyond to help me. Rather than allowing me to lose the value of my ticket, she took the time to review my situation and was able to provide me with a travel credit.

I am truly grateful for Vicki’s kindness, patience, and willingness to help. As a senior citizen, I greatly appreciated that she took the time to understand my situation instead of simply telling me there was nothing that could be done.

Please accept my sincere thanks, and please recognize Vicki for her exceptional customer service. Employees like her are a wonderful reflection of Southwest Airlines and are the reason customers continue to have confidence in your company.

User's recommendation: Yes, it’s a great airline to travel with and had wonderful customer support.

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Darrin M Otb

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Damage my property

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AI Highlights
  • - My shoes were destroyed and no action has been taken.
  • - Customer service is mostly unhelpful and a few reps were helpful, but no answers yet.
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Updated by user Jan 21, 2026

I still have not got a response yet

Original review Jan 17, 2026

My shoes got destroyed and now they're not doing anything about it. Customer service is very unhelpful for the most part, and I feel like I'm getting a runaround.

However, I have had a couple of customer service reps who were really helpful, but I'm still not getting answers to my issue. It's very frustrating.

Loss:
$600
Pros:
  • Flight was great
Cons:
  • Careless about luggage and baggage

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Use them at your own wrist

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Darrin M Otb

I’m still waiting on Southwest Airlines to respond to me

casey s Cac

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| map-marker City Of Saint Peters, Missouri

Southwest Airlines credit card reward points

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waiting for a call back from southwest airlines customer care about my southwest airlines credit card reward points.

User's recommendation: Great company will help you out with whatever you need. Their customer care is fantastic.

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Mark W Wms

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| map-marker Scarborough, Maine

Resolved: Conformation of flights

Lost contact with the operator on call about confirmation of flights from ***, *** to ***-***, ***.

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Sheryl D Tmm

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| map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

Baggage lost

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I was late and was told my luggage would be on the next flight. It was not.

It wasn't even there the next day.

They finally called me and it has been a back and forth mess. I have no idea where my luggage is.

Pros:
  • Free drinks

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

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Nitin T Xji
map-marker Henderson, Nevada

Cancellation

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AI Highlights
  • - Trip to Dallas canceled; rebooked hours later, costly.
  • - Wants refunds to credit card, not flight credits, for both bookings.

Southwest Airlines canceled my trip to Dallas and booked me on a flight several hours later, which would not satisfy my focus. This caused an enormous waste of time and, of course, booking with a different airline for more money than I would have paid. Additionally, they keep trying to give me flight credits even though I do not want to fly with them again, so I want to make sure I get all my money back transferred to my credit card, both for my reservation, which is under the name of Nitin Tandon, as well as for my son, Aditya Tandon.

Loss:
$200

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Try not to fly southwest

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Antoniette Kdp
map-marker Santo Domingo, Nacional

To contact Southwest Airlines customer support

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AI Highlights
  • - 24/7 phone support for reservations, changes, cancellations, check-in, baggage, and travel questions via I.855.2O1.562I.
Original review updated Jul 29, 2026

To contact Southwest Airlines customer support, call I.855.2O1.562I . The customer service team is available 24/7 to assist with flight reservations, booking modifications, cancellations, check-in support, baggage questions, and other travel-related concerns. Travelers can reach out for help managing their trips, updating passenger details, reviewing flight options, and getting assistance with eligible changes according to Southwest Airlines policies.

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Mandrell Dmp

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| map-marker Fort Myers, Florida

Change flight from Ft. ****** to ***

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Updated by user Jul 01, 2026

A great and successful experience!

Original review Jun 29, 2026

We did not want the flight we were changed to. ***, who was so kind and helpful, found the perfect flight for us and our 11 year old granddaughter! We are very appreciative of her time and assistance!

User's recommendation: Enjoy your Southwest flight!

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Estefanny Xbc
map-marker Houston, Texas

Question about my account

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No one picked up the phone its frustrating not able to talk to anyone. Poor customer service. And my first time calling.

Preferred solution: I have ? about my accounts it’s urgent I talk with someone asap

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