I used to think Southwest fares always drop the closer you get to your travel date, but my experience has been a little more unpredictable. Last summer, I waited to book a flight to see if the price would go down, but it actually increased as the date approached. I didn’t want to risk losing a decent fare, so I called 8 3 1-2 9 8-4 2 1 3, and the agent helped me lock in a fair price and explained how their pricing tends to fluctuate. From my experience, acting quickly and checking directly with Southwest can save a lot of stress—and sometimes money!
