Are you planning a vacation with Southwest Airlines and wondering if you can cancel your vacation package? The answer is yes, you can cancel your Southwest vacation package.
However, the process and rules may vary based on the type of package you have purchased. Let’s dive deeper into the cancellation policy for Southwest vacation packages.
Types of Southwest Vacation Packages
Southwest offers three types of vacation packages: flight + hotel, flight + car, and flight + hotel + car. Each package has its own cancellation policy.
Flight + Hotel Package
If you have purchased a flight + hotel package with Southwest, you can cancel your entire package or just the hotel portion of your package. However, if you cancel your hotel within 48 hours of check-in, you will be charged a penalty fee of one night’s room rate plus tax per room.
Flight + Car Package
If you have booked a flight + car package with Southwest, you can cancel your entire package or just the car rental portion of your package up to 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up time. If you cancel within 24 hours of pick-up time or fail to pick up the rental car at all, no refund will be issued.
Flight + Hotel + Car Package
If you have booked a flight + hotel + car package with Southwest, you can cancel your entire package or individual components up to 48 hours before the scheduled check-in/pick-up time. If any component is canceled within 48 hours of check-in/pick-up time or not utilized at all, no refund will be issued.
Cancellation Process for Southwest Vacation Packages
To cancel your Southwest vacation package, follow these steps:
- Login to your account on southwestvacations.com.
- Click on “Upcoming Trips” and select the trip you want to cancel.
- Click on “Cancel Trip.”
- Follow the instructions to confirm your cancellation.
Refund Policy for Southwest Vacation Packages
If you cancel your Southwest vacation package, you may be eligible for a refund depending on the type of package and cancellation time frame. The refund will be issued in the original form of payment. However, if you have used any portion of your vacation package, such as hotel stay or car rental, no refund will be issued for that portion.
Conclusion
In conclusion, yes, you can cancel a Southwest vacation package. However, make sure to check the specific cancellation policy for your particular type of package before making any cancellations.
Always keep in mind that there may be penalties or no refunds based on when you cancel and which component(s) of the package you are cancelling. With this information in mind, happy travels!