This becomes more and more common later in the day, as delays and cancellations sometimes happen and travelers end up rerouted onto other flights, which means less available space for passengers boarding the flight later on. Related: This is the difference between a nonstop and a direct flight. But there are a couple of tricks you can employ if you really, really want to sit together with someone else.
As a general rule, Southwest travelers have less carry-on luggage for the overhead bins because of its generous free checked bag policy, and open seating allows people to shuffle themselves into order as they board the plane.
So next time you fly Southwest, pull up this guide so you know what seats to target, and how to get there as efficiently as possible. Terms Apply. Disclaimer: The responses below are not provided or commissioned by the bank advertiser.
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Jim Thorpe on January 8, at pm. J on June 10, at pm. You would then get your face smashed in and be on a breathing tube for the rest of your life… and yes, the jail time would be worth it Reply. Gary Berman on February 4, at pm. Internet warriors. KP on June 6, at pm. Rick on August 27, at am. M on July 16, at am. Rob C on January 6, at pm. Hey, you do what you have to do to be comfortable for a long flight. Rose Marie on September 26, at am.
BHX on January 17, at pm. ALEX on February 2, at pm. PSL on February 2, at pm. The Travel Sisters on February 3, at pm. Jason on May 17, at pm. DaninMCI on February 3, at am. Lilly on August 21, at am. Dave on November 22, at pm. Just fly elsewhere, this seating policy sucks. Kimberly on August 19, at pm. Sharon on February 3, at am. Bernita on September 2, at pm.
Candace Niemi on October 17, at am. Sir Nick on November 29, at pm. DD on April 6, at pm. Barbara on April 19, at pm. My on June 22, at pm. Cruise Writer on February 3, at pm. The Travel Sisters on February 5, at pm. Nancy on February 5, at pm. I could have really used these tips when I was selling travel! Great post! The Travel Sisters on February 22, at pm. Thanks glad you found them helpful! Natalie on July 9, at am. The Travel Sisters on October 4, at am.
Glenn on November 6, at pm. Justin on September 25, at am. I am guessing your friend might have paid for EarlyBird check-in or maybe has A-List status. Bob on October 14, at am. The Travel Sisters on October 14, at pm. Robin on October 23, at am. Glen Anderson on January 31, at pm. DreeN on November 27, at pm.
Gisela Brown on December 16, at am. How do you get on the A list or preferred list Reply. The Travel Sisters on December 16, at am. Freeman Grover on December 30, at pm. The Travel Sisters on January 6, at pm. Freeman Grover on January 6, at pm. If you have a credit card that gives you free TSA Precheck then you might as well sign up.
Thanks for the information and your help. Karen on January 3, at pm. If you are all on the same reservation I think you would get nearby boarding positions. Elyse on February 21, at pm.
Crew will work with uou Reply. The Travel Sisters on February 23, at am. Marie on August 1, at am. Mica on February 22, at pm. My first time flying southwest: I checked in exactly 24 hours before the flight.
Got boarding pass b17 Second time completely forgot, and checked in about 3- 4hr before the flight. Got A TJ on March 14, at pm. Veronica on June 20, at pm. TJ on June 21, at am. ChrisJ on August 1, at am. The Travel Sisters on August 1, at am. I see it when I log in 24 hours before my flight to print my boarding pass. Barb on August 15, at pm. Ruthie on December 17, at am.
AKH on September 26, at pm. Margaret Backstrand on July 31, at pm. Greg on September 25, at pm. Doug Riggin on September 26, at am. Jeff on September 29, at am. Norm on September 30, at pm. Perhaps its time to require medical certificates signed by doctors?
Jeff on October 1, at am. HuntingtonGuy on November 28, at pm. Brenda Houghton on December 3, at am. Terrie on March 2, at pm. Rose Marie on March 2, at pm. Blackout dates? Are you kidding me? No such thing! Mike on December 10, at am. Bob G, on May 16, at am. Print this out and save it. It is from Southwest website.
No one can really save a seat. Jim O'Reilly on June 4, at am. Ronald on August 22, at am. There went two overhead storage spaces for the price of one… Reply.
Rob Donadio on August 31, at am. Doug on December 16, at am. Boyd K on May 25, at pm. Southwest Airlines was a standout for most of the coronavirus pandemic as it was one of the few airlines blocking seats to promote social distancing.
But leaving middle seats open was what truly set the airline apart from the rest of the four biggest US airlines, alongside the fellow seat-blocker Delta Air Lines , as Insider found when reviewing new health and safety practices of the country's largest airlines in mid With open seats no longer a factor, I sought to see whether flying Southwest had the same appeal by taking two flights on the airline during a recent trip.
Read more: Southwest Airlines is adding 9 new leisure routes and expanding to major airports in Chicago and Houston — here's the full list. Read more: I flew on Southwest Airlines during the pandemic and came away impressed by how well the largest low-cost US airline handled social distancing.
The gesture, however, is often meaningless as airlines cannot control how full their flights are, and a moderately full flight can quickly become a sold-out flight. Southwest lost a lot of its appeal for me during the pandemic when it stopped blocking seats, and not much differentiates it from other carriers now.
The airline is still a good choice when flying, but it certainly is no longer a clear standout as it was when seats were blocked. I applaud the airline's commitment to strict mask enforcement and was impressed by how clean the aircraft were.
Consistency is still a major issue the airline faces at its airports, however, as it was when I flew the airline in June. In Miami, for example, the airline hasn't installed social-distancing reminders or implemented the new boarding procedure. It could be a consequence of the airport being new to Southwest, but I've experienced the issue on other Southwest flights.
The airline without a doubt is going above and beyond what some other US airlines are doing during the pandemic, but there is still work to be done. Get the latest Boeing stock price here. For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation.
Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. Log out. US Markets Loading There is information in the previous heading. How does the boarding process work? Do I have an assigned seat? When can I check in and receive my boarding pass?
How do I get an "A" boarding pass? How will I know when it's my turn to board the plane? When do I need to be at the departure gate to board my flight?
Do families get to preboard? Can groups assigned to different boarding positions board together? Do passengers with disabilities get to preboard?
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