7 Tips for Mastering Southwest Check-In and Boarding

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Many reasons make Southwest Airlines a popular U.S. low-cost carrier. Southwest flights are often cheaper. Southwest is the only U.S. airline without luggage

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Southwest's lack of seat assignments is its most unusual feature. At the gate, passengers line up by boarding position. On the plane, people can

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A Southwest Business Select ticket guarantees you a spot in the “A,” 1 to 15 boarding zone. Since you board after pre-boarding, your seat selection options enhance.

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One-way EarlyBird Check-In is $15-25 Per Person. However, EarlyBird Check-In does not ensure the “A” boarding zone.

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Southwest Airlines regulars can acquire A-List or A-List Preferred elite membership after a specified number of flights or Southwest Rapid Reward points.

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Try to check in 24 hours before your flight. This is the ideal boarding zone if you didn't buy EarlyBird Check-In or a Business Select fare and don't have kids under 6.

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Individual check-in is required for Southwest Rapid Reward points travelers. This applies when checking in a Southwest Companion Pass holder.

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EarlyBird boarding zone positions are assigned via purchase order. If you think EarlyBird Check-In is worth it, buy it when you buy your ticket or early.

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Southwest flights fill up first in the front and aisle, as expected. Window seats also fill up fast. Passengers save seats for later boarders, despite being told not to.

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Since boarding customers are angry when seats are saved, knowing this in advance is helpful.

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