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“Horror show”
Review of Southwest Airlines


Reviewed August 22, 2021

Stay away from this airline. To avoid a no show i called them 1.5 hrs before flight departure and they kept me waiting on the phone for literally 103 min. Then they told me i am a no show because i have to calcel 10 min before the flight departs, so the entire trip was cancelled and no refund.

Shame on you.

Date of travel: August 2021
2  Thank denisdrennan
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Reviewed August 21, 2021

This has been the trip from hell…..I booked non stops DEN-PIT-DEN. Southwest changed both segments to flights that made stops somewhere and arriving 4 hours late. No reason given. However, I was able to change both segments back to a non stop. The return PIT-DEN has been canceled and once again I was put on a flight that stops in Nashville and gets me home 4 hours late.

Honestly, I’m sick of playing Southwest’s game. I canceled my flight home on Southwest and bought a non stop ticket on another carrier because Southwest is very unreliable right now…..I read in the news they’re having staffing issues with all the flight cancellations and flight changes. Beware if flying on Southwest right now.

Date of travel: August 2021
2  Thank 719dennisl
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Reviewed August 20, 2021

Was supposed to leave Atlanta 8/20/2021 at 9:55 and was notified via text that connection in Denver to Palm springs was cancelled due to staffing. On hold for agent 1hr and 19 min to speak with Kathy who told me to call customer service after 9am cut. On hold 1 hr and 11min then to speak with Ashley who only offered $100 voucher for the inconvenience. This didn't even cover the car and hotel fees associated with arriving the next day. Will go back to Delta.

Date of travel: August 2021
2  Thank Bill_Meyer_traveller
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Reviewed August 20, 2021

Southwest has always been phenomenal thanks mainly to their customer service - it makes all the difference. From over a year ago I remember a woman checking out bags at the SLC airport named Lenea who treated my family so well, getting our bags checked efficiently but making sure we were happy. Our flight attendants, workers checking us onto the plane, etc. have all been a joy to work with. Thank you Southwest!

Date of travel: July 2021
1  Thank annikam515
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Reviewed August 19, 2021

Needed to get to Vegas from Albuquerque fast. Not on Southworst. Delay after delay after delay. When you ask a question at the airport, they tell you with a shrug: “You know more about the delays than we do.”—- Thanks for the help. It’s my birthday, too. Never Flying Southworst Again. Never.

Date of travel: August 2021
2  Thank shurtleffian
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