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Good bye and safe travels to all ... View more

I guess we will see. SWA has diluted and watered down A-list threshold requirements to the point that most any casual infrequent flyer can achieve A-list, so there are a lot of A-list flyers these days.  ... View more

You can double check but I believe you clear customs in Costa Rica at the airport before boarding for return to the USA.  ... View more

Off to Reddit I guess🤔 ... View more

Power bank should be in transported in your carryon, not checked Safe Travels ... View more

They were hawking this offer today inflight- said it was a "special" "limited time" offer, you could access through the wi-fi portal during flight ... View more

They "can do" that for the first few rows, but literally that defeats the whole premium seating concept they are trying to push so that's unlikely to be their plan. Your mileage may vary..... ... View more

Had to get a paper BP for an international flight and coupons were not on the paper one. (they were on my electronic one in the App) ... View more

Actually They can be asked per the Final Guidance Memo dated June 29, 2013 https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/preboarding-notice-final From the Memo: "For a passenger to be entitled to preboarding, that passenger must self-identify at the gate as being a person with a disability that needs to preboard for one of the above-listed reasons." They may be asked to provide, one of the above listed reasons. If gate agents were properly trained to ask the question correctly, the shills and scammers would most likely fade back into their assigned boarding positions. Will this happen? Unlikely too much time would be expanded. ... View more

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate decisions and ultimately unsatisfactory results. Not sure you can really blame Southwest for this. I learned as child while watching groceries being bagged, Soap and Food NEVER go in the same "bag or box" because of the potential for cross contaminated, even though they are packaged separately. I can't imagine showing up at baggage check-in without airline approved packaging to transport $700.00 of anything. Own you decisions, learn from your decisions. This is not on the Airline. Safe Travels ... View more

Unless Southwest somehow plays the passenger "safety" card, yes this is illegal ... View more

Remember you are purchasing Early Bird Check In, NOT "Early Bird Better Boarding Position Guarantee." AND that It never did promise that. EBCI has been the single biggest profit center SWA's ever rolled out. A cash cow with Zero cost. Safe travels  ... View more

Prepare for disappointment when you buy any thing or service that is non-refundable, regardless of Southwest's schedule. ... View more

Although I feel your pain, personal ignorance of the laws of foreign countries regarding travel and immigration is never an valid excuse. Blaming the airline you flew on is a hail-mary pass that will never result in a touchdown. Safe Travels in the future.  ... View more

Odd, as an A-List Preferred frequent flyer, there is the A-list 800# which is is quick and easy. Whenever I have to speak with some one, a person is on the phone almost immediately or with zero hold time. If you call the standard 800# I can't even imagine how frustrating that would be. Are you utilizing this benefit for Southwest frequent flyers? Safe Travels ... View more

Folks use of the words , "All the time" and "Frequently" are pretty subjective on this and other forums. my 2 cents, Safe travels ... View more

This may not entirely obliterate Jetway Jesus, but it will put a "hurting" on him. Having to pay to receive the benefit that others, (Honest people), either pay for or have earned through frequent flying will cause most scammers to melt back in to the lines where they should have been waiting in anyways Halleluiah!   ... View more

I've posted this previously, but SWA can ask for the "reason" to pre-board it's stated right here on the DOT web site Pre-Boarding Notice Final:   chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/Preboarding%20Notice%20Final_0.pdf   "In the revised final rule published on May 13, 2008, the Department expanded the preboarding requirement to cover not only people who need a specific seat assignment or who need to stow their personal folding wheelchairs, but also to cover passengers that “need additional time or assistance to board, stow accessibility equipment, or be seated.” For a passenger to be entitled to preboarding, that passenger must self-identify at the gate as being a person with a disability that needs to preboard for one of the above-listed reasons."   Southwest can ask for the reason- then they need to shut up and if the potential pre-boarder cannot articulate one of the "above listed reasons", Then Get back in Line. ... View more

Ultimately whether you stay with SWA has got to be your decision based on benefits you perceive you receive. For Me, personally, The primary benefit is about the # of non-stop direct flights that are available from my home airport. I can literally travel anywhere I need to for business, domestically,  without changing planes or making a connection.   That's about it and that's what is important to me. The clownish abuse of the boarding process is a problem, but as long as I have status I'll live with it. Weigh the scales for yourself and safe travels   ... View more

Anytime and Business Select Fares are fully refundable, cash back in pocket...... ... View more

Believe the OP likely just used their Rapid Reward Account, (not points), to purchase the ticket for their daughter.  If the fare was the cheapest "non-refundable" WGA Fare, the credit automatically stays in the passenger's name not the purchaser's name.     ... View more

I have Always found it a good idea to book the 2nd person's ticket now, (use points), then switch them to my companion when the CP is issued for the next year. Peace of mind in the event the flight is sold out. Safe travels  ... View more

Believe that was a Chase Offer, so ultimately Chase must issue the extra points. Contact Chase directly?  ... View more

I'm NO battery expert but if it's a lithium battery, the battery will need to removed and stowed in the cabin. The scooter rides with the bags below. Either way you will want to make sure you are thoroughly familiar with both disconnection, removal, and replacement of the batteries in your unit. Otherwise you'll be depending on some one else to perform this task and if it ends up broken....well good luck. Safe Travels  ... View more

Is it doable? Absolutely, they would not sell it unless that was the case. Is it practical? Not really, SWA international flights usually start boarding 45 minutes before departure.  Schedule a longer lay over for peace of mind if you can. btw, I did a quick search and all the connecting flights I saw to Nassau from BWI via MCO had 4 to 5 hour lay overs. Not sure when you are flying but you may want to double check your itinerary Safe travels ... View more

Price has more than doubled for my trip in January since I booked it on April 25th. It really depends on where and when you are going  Safe travels  ... View more