What Exactly is a Southwest ‘Wanna Get Away’ Fare

Wanna Get Away, Anytime, and Business Select are Southwest's main fares. We'll discuss their new Wanna Get Away Plus fare in another piece.

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Business, additional legroom, and basic economy are not available on Southwest Airlines. However, fares aren't as different as other carriers. Be aware of Wanna Get Away fare limits.

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No refunds on Wanna Get Away fares. They include all non-business select and full-fare “Y” refundable tickets.

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Southwest offers a refundable "Y" fare anytime. You can alter your ticket for free with this fare. We allow standby travel between the same cities on the original date.

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Southwest's top ticket, Business Select, provides priority boarding, extra Rapid Rewards Points per dollar, and a free beverage or beer.

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When you refund these tickets, the original passenger can use the funds for Southwest Airlines travel. Without fare change, standby travel between the same city pairs

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Want to Escape Refundable fares can be used for travel. Refunds for anytime fares are cash back.

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Wanna Get Away rates do not cover automatic check-in. It costs extra. Get EarlyBird check-in on anytime fares. EarlyBird Check-In automatically checks

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Wanta Get Away tickets don't enable flight credits transfers. Your anytime fare flight credit can be transferred.

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Wanta Get Away fares allow same-day confirmed changes. Fares may vary. Anytime fares include free same-day confirmed changes.

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