Why is Southwest Airlines so much more expensive

[Shaken1976]

Than American. I am pricing a trip for Memorial Day weekend. Southwest. Flight only. $2300. American Airlines and hotel $1500. Same exact dates. Pretty close on flight times.

[Anonymous 1]

The seat pitch on southwest is 32 compared to 30 on american

[MistressMonster]

Thought Southwest was supposed to be the cheaper airline? I don't fly, so honestly I don't know. I do remember them touting in the 90's the rock bottom flight prices to fly to Vegas. ~shrug~

[Valentina327]

That's weird. Sometimes they're a little higher. They don't charge for bags, so they just bump the price up so you think you're getting a deal. LOL

[WickedPissah]

Southwest imo is cheaper. Click on flights than go to low fare calender.

[luvthagirl]

I've found Southwest to be cheaper and it's a bonus that you are allowed to check two bags, and one carry-on free, unlike most airlines

[CandTmom]

Southwest has always been cheaper for me. They don't charge for baggage either, which is great.

[Linda_Runs]

The might be taking corporate direction or following Air Canada!

[LiveWhatULove]

In my experience, it just really depends on the number of tickets & luck in fares.

[scemily526]

it depends when you're flying with them....immediate trip? expensive....planning a couple mos in advance is much cheaper