How to Reach Southwest Airlines Customer Service

If you fly with Southwest Airlines, you’ll be happy to find out that it has several customer service options. This makes it more convenient for you to get help when you need it. Here’s what you need to know about how to access Southwest Airlines customer service.

Phone

You can call the Southwest Airlines customer service phone line 24/7. To reach a representative, call 1-800-I-FLY-SWA or 1-800-435-9792. Since help is available 24 hours a day, you can call when it’s most convenient for you. For customers who need to call while outside of the United States, additional customer service phone numbers are available.

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Twitter or Facebook

If you prefer to contact Southwest Airlines customer service through social media channels, you have options. Customers can contact the airline through Twitter by sending a direct message to @SouthwestAir. Twitter can be particularly effective if the hold times are long or you’re not getting the results you need over the phone.

Southwest Airlines also has a Facebook page. You can reach out to the customer service team via Facebook messenger.

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Email

Southwest also offers an email customer service option. Customers can go to the email section and choose whether they have a complaint, a question or a compliment. They will then be able to type up a message and include any relevant attachments. Requests may take up to 48 hours to be answered.

Physical letter

For anyone who prefers a more old-school approach to contacting the Southwest Airlines customer service team, letters can be mailed to the following address:

P.O. Box 36647-1CR

Dallas, Texas 75235

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The Southwest Airlines Community

Finally, Southwest has an excellent online community. Within this web portal, customers can check the knowledge base for answers to common customer service questions. This is a great place to check before sending a message or making a call, especially if the problem isn’t specific to a reservation. If you’re unable to find an answer, you might try calling or sending a direct message on social media.

The Southwest Airlines Community also provides a discussion board and blog. This is a good place to learn more about the brand and see what other travelers are saying about it. You can communicate with other travelers and read about important brand news and updates.

Southwest customer service won’t be able to assist with questions or issues related to a Southwest credit card. Instead, you’ll want to contact Chase, the bank that issues the co-branded Southwest credit cards.

Here’s a list of Southwest credit cards that you can call 1-800-792-0001 for customer support:

• Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card.

• Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card.

• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card.

• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card.

• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card.

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There are many avenues to contact the Southwest Airlines customer service team. Whether you’re social media savvy, prefer to call or like to send mail the old-fashioned way, there is a way to reach a customer service representative when you need assistance.