Senior Fares
Because we care, Southwest Airlines offers special Senior Fares to those people with time and the yearn to travel. Travelers 65 years of age or over may get details on fares, limitations, and any restrictions from a Southwest Airlines Reservations Sales Agent or a travel agent. Fares are subject to change until tickets are purchased, but Senior Fare tickets are fully refundable.
Federal law prohibits Southwest from offering for sale or providing transportation between Dallas Love Field and any point beyond Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Alabama, and Mississippi
Packing and Travel Tips
Always put your name and address on both the inside and outside of all suitcases and travel bags. If you already have this information on your luggage, make sure the address is current.
Leave all jewelry, furs, medicine, eyeglasses, airplane tickets, money, passports, camera equipment, and other valuables out of checked luggage. Carry these items with you. Southwest and most other carriers will not reimburse you for these kinds of losses.
Take a statement from your physician detailing any particular problems, allergies, and the like, and a copy of medication and eyeglass prescriptions. Anticipate any medication you may need and carry it with you (don't pack it).
Put cosmetics, shoe polish, nail enamel, liquor, perfume, shoes, and anything else that might spill or break and stain or soil clothing into resealable plastic bags or unbreakable containers.
Convert cash into traveler's checks that can be reissued if lost. Carry the serial numbers separately from the traveler's checks. Please note Southwest Airlines accepts only American Express Travelers Cheques for the purchase of tickets.
Make a list of the items in your luggage and carry that list with you (don't pack it).
Remove hooks and pullstraps before checking luggage to insure that they do not come off during handling.
Do not lock your checked luggage. The TSA is suggesting that you do not lock your luggage in the event that they need to open it for additional inspection. If you choose to lock your luggage and the TSA must forcibly open your bag via cutting your lock, you assume liability for any damage to your luggage as a result. The TSA is suggesting that to help prevent damage, if you want to fasten the zipper on your luggage in some manner, you might want to use plastic zip ties or cable ties.
Southwest's and most other airlines' liability for loss or damage of checked luggage is limited to a maximum of $2,500.00. On most airlines, you can purchase excess valuation insurance for a nominal fee.
When leaving the aircraft (deplaning), be sure to look around to make sure you have all personal items (coats, keys, glasses, cameras, etc.) with you. Airlines will not be responsible for items left onboard.