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Thanks, Taylor! Great list! Count my vote in for Anchorage, Alaska (ANC) because I live in Alaska! However, I know there are many variables in where airlines can fly to and from such as how many gates, contract issues, projected customer numbers, etc. However, it would be awesome even if SW Airlines had a winter season option of ANC to Hilo, Hawaii.   ... View more

It’s frustrating to find that the open seating policy isn’t always applied consistently. During my recent flight, my wife and I found several seats being held for friends boarding in later groups, even though they were technically open. This seemed to contradict the idea of "open seating" and created confusion. It might be helpful for Southwest to clarify or adjust the policy to prevent seats from being reserved in this way, ensuring a fairer boarding process for everyone.             ... View more

Is there a trick to get that link to work? Anytime I try, it says access denied. I was involved in a freak zipline accident in Mexico and fractured both ankles and broke my knee cap and could not put any weight on either foot and the FA team went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and taken care of. I would love the opportunity to send kudos to them, but don't know the official channels to do that.  ... View more

Seems kind of lame.  So, if you book a flight during the promotional period, but before you have the companion pass, can you add a companion afterwards?  Seems like the flight could fill up and then you are not able to add them.  *sigh* ... View more

Can I play video games on my device during the flight? I've been wondering if the inflight entertainment includes gaming options. It would be great to pass the time with some gaming if possible. ... View more

After 4 flights in 2 days which each had over 25  pre-boarders- I'm over it. And breaking news states that SW has increased the maximum charge for earlybird check-in and upgraded boarding ( up to $149!).  That will surely increase the number of pre-boarders.   Also- SW policy regarding saving of seats ( they don't officially have one)  has also been put out there on social media and now abused. Between the 2 policies- the abuse has gotten out of control.   I used to like no assigned seating  - but now I wish that Southwest had pre-assigned seating.  ... View more

@ovocop8 wrote: I've been waiting for years for Southwest to look into flying to Canada, as SWA is my preferred airline (almost all flights I've ever taken have been with them). Been across the country, been international now by air. First country ever traveled to outside the US was Canada by car, but mostly in the East. There are many different places to see in Canada. For entertainment/leisure, I would visit the following: British Columbia: Vancouver Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary Saskatchewan: Regina Manitoba: Winnipeg Ontario: Toronto, Ottawa, London, Sault Ste. Marie Quebec: Montreal, Quebec (City) Nova Scotia: Halifax There are several others I would drive to for CHL games (including Hamilton, Kamloops, Saskatoon, etc.) but I would fly into these other cities. I'm sure for other people, there are probably some rural and rustic places to visit in the prairies out west and maybe some coastal areas, but these are the places I would like to see flights into from Southwest. One issue is that Southwest can only take bookings in USD while flying in Canada would require accepting CAD - it’s an IT issue, not any lack of interest.    ... View more

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Yes, they should, however, I've had at least 3 instances where we did not get sequential boarding numbers. ... View more

Sorry, I don't agree with your statement.   I love the "open seating" policy at Southwest Airlines. It is the only airlines that I have used exclusively since 2017. I feel that the boarding process is smoother than on other airlines. I also have several family members who love this policy.   I certainly hope this never changes... if it does, it makes Southwest no better than the other airlines. ... View more

It used to be easy to print a boarding pass from the phone but Southwest has made it much harder to find. Here what to do:   Do or redo check-in Tap check standard bags On the next screen, scroll down and look carefully. In small print it says “view full site.” Tap that. On the full site, check in again. You should get the screen that asks if you want to print your boarding pass. It used to be you could go directly to the full site to get a printable boarding pass, but now, trying to go to the full site automatically flips you back to the mobile site, from which you cannot print a boarding pass. Using the method above, you stay on the full site and can print the boarding pass from your phone. I did it from an iPhone, but it probably works from any phone. ... View more

Seems unlikely that will happen since they are cutting 4 destinations in August.  In 10 years, I've mentioned multiple places   that they should go, SWA hasn't listened to me yet.  I et it after a first quarter loss but wished they would have waited to see if things got right.  I fly to 2 of the 4 they are stopping flying to.  ... View more

I have an iPhone 12, flew last year on SWA and had no issues. This year I was unable to hold an internet connection or get the splash screen to come up. 20+ years in IT, I was destined to resolve my issue. I used all the suggestions without success. I then traveled on Alaska Airlines and had the exact same connectivity issues. What’s different this year from last year? I realized I had installed a pop-up blocker utility called Guardio this year to protect me from malicious websites and annoying popups. I uninstalled the utility,  Disabled ad blockers in Chrome snd Safari and cleared my browsing data . I connected successfully after that.  ... View more

I Agree Assigned Seating………is necessary…… ... View more

It's great to hear that you have found sitting near the overwing exit, preferably by the engine, to be your favorite place to sit on Southwest planes based on your past experiences. Many passengers prefer these seats for various reasons, including feeling safer, having more legroom, and enjoying the view. Sitting near the overwing exit can indeed provide a sense of security for some passengers. These seats are often closer to the aircraft's wings, which are typically considered to be one of the safest parts of the plane in the event of an emergency landing or evacuation. Additionally, being near the engine can provide a reassuring feeling of being close to the aircraft's power source. Furthermore, seats near the overwing exit often offer extra legroom, which can contribute to a more comfortable flying experience, especially on longer flights. This additional space can be particularly beneficial for passengers who value comfort and mobility during their journey. Overall, it's great that you have found a preferred seating option that makes you feel safe and comfortable while flying with Southwest Airlines. Remember to always follow the airline's safety instructions and guidelines, especially when seated near emergency exits, to ensure a safe and enjoyable flight experience. ... View more

@floridaguy ??? I've actually got 2 lawn mowers that I've bought at yard sales right now and both run great.   ... View more

I really hope they start flying again to Mexico City.  it has been so hard to find a good airline that treats you nice and is respectful that flies to Mexico City.  ... View more

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I've be advocating for back of the plane boarding for years now, once upon a time I loved the back.  I'm now more of a first 20 row person basically due to the lateness of so many flights and having to get to another gate.  But I'd have no issue on this one. ... View more

@cbello5  see post above yours.  ... View more

@mtnwen wrote: Well,  it seems the original  phone call was about that- the  fee they charge to redeem points  got denied on the person's credit card.     They shouldn't have used the stolen credit card 😂 ... View more

I'd be more excited if it were a hot sandwich rather than 2 alcohol drinks.   ... View more

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Greetings Everybody from SJC:   Flying today and landed in San Jose a short while ago...I was unable to confirm how the boarding order process went when leaving SAN this morning as my flight was the first to board in the concourse after passing through TSA and I was in the A group.   However, I stayed airside at SJC after arrival and watched some of the other gates board. Here is the order of the A & B in-between'rs that I observed:   WN 791 to STL: A-Listers w/o A position boarded after those needing extra time and Family Boarding, before military...same pattern as described in this topic.   WN 1809 to BUR: A-Listers, Family Boarding, and Military were cleared to board together after those needing extra time...different pattern.   WN 1466 to LAX: A-Listers boarded after those needing extra time but before Family Boarding and military...opposite of what is described.   There you have it. Not going to speculate on the actual policy but I would just be ready one way or another to board when directed to do so. Photo Trip Report to come... ... View more

What gets back to me is that I am one of the very silent people who occasionally calls and complains about policies.  I am hearing that people are demanding partial refunds and filing disputes on their credit cards for partial rebates of fees paid.  No one wants to follow the rules and then watch others break those rules when the employee stands there and does nothing.   Disney has rules, Alamo Rental has rules and so does Southwest.  It is beyond time for these gate agents to do their jobs. ... View more

Only if you absolutely need it (not want it) ... View more