To manage your booking with Southwest Airlines, you can follow these steps:

Visit the Southwest Airlines website: Go to the official Southwest Airlines website at https://www.flightsvilla.com/blog/southwest-airlines-manage-booking-policy.

Log in to your account: If you have an existing Southwest Airlines account, log in with your username and password. If you don't have an account, you may need to create one by providing your personal information and contact details.

Access your reservation: Once logged in, you should see an option to manage your booking or view your reservations. Click on this option.

Enter your reservation details: Provide the necessary information to access your booking. This typically includes your confirmation number and the passenger's last name associated with the reservation.

Manage your booking: After entering the required information, you'll be able to view and manage your booking. Here are some common tasks you can perform:
Change or modify your flight: You can change your flight date, time, or destination, subject to availability and fare rules. Keep in mind that there may be fees or fare differences associated with making changes to your booking.
Add or update passenger information: You can update passenger names, contact information, and special requests.

Select seats: Depending on your fare class and the availability of seats, you may be able to choose or change your seat assignments.

Add services: Southwest Airlines offers various optional services like EarlyBird Check-In, Wi-Fi, and in-flight entertainment. You can add or modify these services through the manage booking portal.

Cancel your booking: If you need to cancel your flight, you can do so through the manage booking tool. Be aware of the cancellation policy and any associated fees.

Confirm changes and pay if necessary: If you make any changes to your booking that result in additional fees or fare differences, you'll need to confirm the changes and make the required payment.

Receive a confirmation: After successfully managing your booking, you should receive a confirmation email with the updated details of your flight.

What does Southwest Airlines Charge for Rebooking?

Southwest Airlines has a unique policy when it comes to rebooking and changing flights. Unlike many other airlines that charge change fees, Southwest Airlines is known for its more flexible approach:

No Change Fees: Southwest Airlines does not charge change fees for rebooking your flight. This means you can change your flight details, such as the date, time, or destination, without incurring a standard change fee, as long as there are available seats in the same fare class.

Fare Differences May Apply: While Southwest doesn't charge change fees, you will be responsible for paying any fare differences if the new flight you choose has a higher fare than your original booking. Conversely, if the new flight has a lower fare, you won't receive a refund or credit for the fare difference.

Rebooking Flexibility: You can change your Southwest Airlines flight multiple times, and as long as you meet the fare and availability requirements, you won't face any change fees.

Refund Policy: If you cancel a Southwest Airlines flight, you can receive a refund to your original form of payment if you cancel it within the allowed time frame and the ticket is eligible for a refund. However, this refund policy varies based on the fare type you purchased. Fully refundable tickets, like Business Select, are eligible for a full refund, while non-refundable fares typically result in a refund in the form of travel funds that you can use for future bookings.