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It’s our most flexible way to vacation\n- It’s never been easier to get away for a vacation. Cancel or make changes to your package up to 10 minutes prior to your first departure2\n- Use the in-app booking widget to search 30+ popular vacation packages and book flights to Cancun, Orlando, Las Vegas, Hawaii, and more\n \nAccess inflight entertainment\n- Use the app to take you to our Inflight Entertainment Portal, where you can watch free live TV, access free on-demand TV episodes, and view free movies3\n  \nEarn Rapid Rewards points when you travel\n- Sign up for Rapid Rewards and earn points on your flights. Forget to add your Rapid Rewards number during booking? No worries, add it after booking your flight and earn points1\n\nPurchase seats for your flight, check flight status, find a seat upgrade, schedule pickups and drop-offs, enjoy fast and easy hotel booking, reserve car rentals, and embrace last-minute flights for your next spontaneous vacation—all with Southwest.\n\nDisclaimers:\n1 All Rapid Rewards® rules and regulations apply and can be found at https://www.southwest.com/rrterms.\n\n2 Bookings canceled or changed 72 hours before your first flight’s scheduled departure will be refunded in the form of vacation travel credits less any optional travel charges and travel insurance. Bookings changed or canceled 72 hours–10 minutes before your first flight’s scheduled departure may be subject to supplier penalties. Bookings must be canceled or changed at least 10 minutes before your first flight’s scheduled departure time or funds will be forfeited. Any eligible credits will be less nonrefundable air travel charges and travel insurance. 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