Southwest Airlines is updating perks in some of its fare classes and giving greater flexibility to those flying on its cheapest “Wanna Get Away” fares.
According to the airline, customers in the “Wanna Get Away” bracket will soon be able to take advantage of free same-day standby. This means all Southwest passengers will be able to move to other departures with open seats if their travel plans change.
“Currently, Rapid Rewards tier members and customers traveling on Business Select, Anytime, and Wanna Get Away Plus fares have flexibility to list on a different flight free of charge on their day of travel,” the airline said in a press release. “This new offering expands the benefit to all Southwest customers.”
Southwest is also adding the ability to list for standby online or on its app. The option to request standby at the airport will remain.
The airline is also expanding its free internet offering to customers who purchase Business Select fares.
“A-List Preferred Customers already receive free Inflight Internet, and Customers who purchase Business Select fares will too, with the ability to connect up to three devices per leg for free when this offering launches,” Southwest’s statement said.
Other passengers will still need to pay $8 per flight for internet access.
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Although Southwest has not announced a specific date for these changes yet, a spokesperson for the airline told USA TODAY they’re expected to roll out by the end of the month.
Zach Wichter is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in New York. You can reach him at zwichter@usatoday.com
