11-23-2023
10:20 AM
11-23-2023
10:20 AM
I have heard that kiosks allow one to scan passports - although I have no firsthand experience with that.
Perhaps someone here can provide somes first hand experieince.
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11-17-2023
10:44 AM
11-17-2023
10:44 AM
That depends on what the T&Cs say about when Chase will credit the points. Do you have to wait til after 1/12 or if you pass $6k before your December statement closes will it be sooned.
I have not seen the T&Cs
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11-16-2023
01:08 AM
11-16-2023
01:08 AM
It seems like there might be a misunderstanding or miscommunication in the process. If you have concerns about the offer or the application process, reaching out to the specific customer service for the credit card or the airline might provide more accurate and detailed information.
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11-05-2023
12:38 PM
11-05-2023
12:38 PM
There are no senior discounts. Supply and demand.
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11-03-2023
09:27 AM
11-03-2023
09:27 AM
@Jscott1000 wrote:
So evidently if daylight saving time ends during this period you are instructed to check in at the 23 hour point. Yes, this is happening to me this weekend.
That sounds consistent with past time changes - check in at the correct “number” hour as if it was usually 24 hours in advance even if it is 25 hours in the fall back or 23 hours in the spring forward.
This is the easiest way so the passengers don’t have to do the math on the time.
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As an FYI- you can remove individual(s) from a flight reservation bought with points without torpedoing the whole reservation. There is the of credit of the $11.60 RT taxes which you can then apply to the companion when added (as long as it's the same person, if it was a WGA point fare.)
Recently did this successfully online for a couple of flights next year after I got my CP for 2024.
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Until they have one that affects me, or I see it in person, I won't be cutting off my nose to spite my face by not flying SWA.
Too many people get their jollies by posting garbage in the internet trying to go viral. Therefore, I don't trust the one sided click bait they offer up.
Especially on Tiktok. 🤦🏼♂️
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I'd be more excited if it were a hot sandwich rather than 2 alcohol drinks.
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@parpitt1 wrote:
If they are using SWABIZ I believe there may be a favorable solution for the OP, As mentioned check with you employer/travel planner.
Safe Travels
I'm not a SWABIZ member myself but I understood there to be overlapping benefits to the company but also the individual would maintain their own benefits as well.
There are a million people in the OP's boat where they are flying for business and then get to use the benefits when a personal trip comes up. It may trace back to who pays - if you are using expense reports then it's yours, if the company pays directly then the benefits are theirs.
You @KAforumSW should still get a tier qualifying benefit - which is one reason that you should NOT try to split into separate accounts if possible - even if the employer keeps all the points you would still be wanting to use A-list on your personal flights. If you go separate then you'd have to qualify separately for A-list on both accounts.
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10-12-2023
09:51 AM
78 inches = 6 feet 5inches never seen a golf transport bag/case this size?
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10-10-2023
11:47 AM
10-10-2023
11:47 AM
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...
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10-07-2023
12:15 AM
10-07-2023
12:15 AM
Thanks for replying. I changed my fare to BS and paid $123 additional for a flight next week only in order to get some of the tier qualifying points to help me re-qualify for A-List Preferred. I also bought my companion wife EB so she won’t be near the last to board, and plan to use one of my four free Chase upgrade boarding positions for her at the T-24 check-in if available. But your suggestion is the best - to wait and buy BS at T-24 check-in after she has sequential boarding position and thus save the cost of EB plus get a better boarding position. I run the risk of BS being sold out (though often low risk) and gotta do what I can to re-qualify. I’ll do your suggestion on my flight after this one coming up. Thanks for your help.
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10-06-2023
05:57 PM
10-06-2023
05:57 PM
@adamsusa wrote:
And when credit does NOT automatically appear after 3 billing cycles... do you contact the Visa CC, Southwest Rapid Rewards, or ?
If it does not automatically credit, then I have to start wondering whether you had already used your freebies
edit add: or perhaps you inadvertently used a CC other than a Chase Southwest card.
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10-02-2023
10:48 AM
10-02-2023
10:48 AM
From the upper right of the screen, click on Flight, Manage Reservations.
Add the Confirmation # and your names and voile!
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09-27-2023
03:02 AM
Apkchowa is a apk library site to stored apk file from playstore. So Download App and games directy without google playstore
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My last return trip to BWI with checked baggage in late August was an improved experience.
Not great but definitely reasonable. At the time, I was basically thrilled it took such a "short" time for my bags to arrive, around 30 minutes.
Safe travels
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09-19-2023
11:04 PM
09-19-2023
11:04 PM
I think such experiences happen with people and it's not always directly the fault of any company. Even tho there are cars with electric window operation, the manual ones are not extinct. And other cab services also have cars with different facilities, maybe you should ask for your requirements while booking.
Southwest does partnerships with brands for monetary and customer benefits. A partnership doesn't define a brands intentions and image completely.
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@Jack2act I know this isn't the solution to what you are seeking, but, here goes anyway. As a senior myself (67) I am for the most part able bodied and have never even had a thought of trying to get any early access to boarding. But just as a individual I take no issue with any senior getting any extra benefit, in good faith or not, for any service. The more elderly they are, the more I accept that.
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09-05-2023
03:56 PM
09-05-2023
03:56 PM
@mj2000 wrote:
Nope. I received the email yesterday. This is a screen shot of the notice.
First there has never been a "Law" regarding masking it was simply a "Mandate". Whoever controls these auto generated emails better do some homework.
I suspect this email is a phishing scam attempt. This does not look like a genuine Southwest email. I would forward this message with the message headers intact to Southwest so it can be further investigated:
https://www.southwest.com/html/contact-us/
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08-31-2023
09:46 AM
08-31-2023
09:46 AM
Chase likes to typically take what they purport as eight weeks after the promotion closes to put the earned points into your account. In reality they mean two months. For example the 20% bonus points on spending promotion ran from 3/1/2023 - 6/30/2023. I received my bonus points from this promotion on Monday August 28th. Eight weeks after the end of the promotion was 8/25/2023 (which is what Chase stated as the date the awards points would post in the fine print of the promotion).
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Think you really need to go on the Chase website and read the terms and conditions of the specific CC you apply for. Even then, after you apply for the card, reread the the T&C's, issuing banks change the benefits offered often, some for the better some for the worse. They are in business to make money.
Safe Travels
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Maybe use the multi-city option when booking flights, that gives you a 3rd destination rather than a just roundtrip or one way trip. You can string together an itinerary with multiple destinations that way. Might help?
Safe Travels
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08-29-2023
02:26 PM
08-29-2023
02:26 PM
I've been a teacher for over 30 years and have taught some lesson with rote memorization and on auto pilot. However, every now and then I say something that a student catches or I catch myself saying that isn't what I meant to say, it happens. I guess I'm a rogue teacher who is incompetent at doing my job.
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@SoCalFlyer97 wrote:
@bec102896 wrote:
Just in: soon you can standby on another southwest flight regardless of your fare class and Business Select customers will get free Wi-Fi!
i’m curious for A List A List preferred customers what are your thoughts on this change since you could be on standby with a lot more people certain times of the year. Keep in mind it’s only standby where A list still gets same day confirmed.
I'll weigh in as I usually book WGA+ (non A-List).
I think the Same-Day Standby policy change was necessary considering competing legacy carriers were doing the same. Since the benefit appears to be morphing into a standard feature across the airline industry, it makes sense in my opinion for Southwest to offer it too. Since Southwest generally does not like to upcharge for such "basics", I think this had to be done.
We should keep in mind two factors: Same-Day Standby List is different from Same-Day Flight Change (both currently included with A-List and WGA+ fares or higher). Of all the times that I've needed to use either of the Same-Day change benefits under WGA+, I have only needed to use Same-Day Flight Change; I have not needed to use the Same-Day Standby List benefit. It appears that non A-List'ers who purchase WGA fare will not get the Same-Day Flight Change benefit.
Regarding A-List, I don't think there's much to worry about because I assume A-List'ers will still retain their priority order on the Standby List based on fare, being placed only behind those who are re-accommodated due to flight disruptions and in front of everybody else. As for me who books WGA+, the policy states that non A-List WGA+ fare also remain ahead of WGA and behind A-List.
With all that being said, I think the A-List is long past due for much needed value upgrades. I would propose a number of add-ons to A-List so that this program too can better compete with the other carriers.
Example suggested perks to add to A-List combined with all existing perks:
A-List: Free Wi-Fi Transferrable Flight Credit for WGA Standand Plus Priority Pass Reimbursement (10 lounge visits per year) 100% TSA PreCheck or Global Entry enrollment Reimbursement 25% CLEAR enrollment Reimbursement
A-List Preferred:
All A-List perks above plus
Premium Beverage Prestige Priority Pass Reimbursement (unlimited visits) Free Companion Upgrades to Business Select Board after A30 if positioned at A31 or behind 100% CLEAR enrollment Reimbursement
Agree with all of this!
--Jessica
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@vollyhawk wrote:
Very good data, and I agree with almost all of what you said; however,
A. Southwest could make this better with a software change by cutting off Early Bird purchases when all A Group boarding passes are gone.
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B. Allow Early Bird people who have paid real $$ to board before family boarding.
It is that simple, but they won't because this is about income via the EB fees collected.
Purchasing EB amounts to "gambling". You are paying money and hoping you get an A Boarding pass and you have no idea if you will or not. Why should there be a gamble? S/W should just insure that you'll go as soon as possible over anyone else who didn't pay extra.
I also didn't touch on gate agents enforcement of Southwest policy for family boarding, although many others do on here.
Gate agents often send those needing extra time to get down the gangway first. Even before A Boarding. They also do not enforce the family boarding policy of two adults only with the child or children under 7. I see huge families line up, aunts, uncles, etc.
I just don't believe the company should sell Early Bird boarding if you don't board before families holding C boarding passes. If families want to sit close to each other, then they should have to buy that option.
I can see the idea to cap EB sales but I don't think the airline is going to consider changing this policy as the primary benefit of EB is "Automatic check-in" per the Marketing language on their website; the second being "Better boarding position" with the statement that an A-position is not guaranteed. There are passengers who like the convenience of having the airline do an auto-check in and are willing to pay for it. Capping EB sales would alienate this group.
Even in my "You're going to (destination)" confirmation emails, the marketing message for EB is "Don't miss out on automatic check-in: EarlyBird Check-In reserves your boarding position at 36 hours before your flight, earlier than regular check-in."
As mentioned, I don't opt for EB because I have the ability to check in at the 24 hour mark and can purchase Upgraded Boarding if I get a deep-in-the-B boarding position.
I believe Family Boarding is where it needs to be and left as-is because it involves traveling with children ages six and under; it is best that there be enough open seats on the plane where the child can sit together with at least one of the accompanying adults.
If you're looking for a solid A-position, I would suggest going forward if you book WGA or WGA+ (and if you're able to check in manually at the 24 hour mark) to opt for Upgraded Boarding once you check in instead of buying EB.
Purchasing for Upgraded Boarding opens at the 24 hour mark to sell the remaining A1-A15 slots that were not sold as part of Business Select. It does cap out once all of the A1-A15 slots are sold. It's a little more pricey than EB and the benefit is per flight segment, but if there are spots available, you'll be in the A1-A15 group. I've always been able to snag a solid position at the 24 mark, even for full flights headed in the peak travel direction (e.g. SAN to LAS on a Friday). Just keep in mind that Upgraded Boarding is not refundable and any passenger-initiated same-day flight changes or standby's forfeits the purchase.
https://www.southwest.com/upgraded-boarding/
I would also still send your original letter to Southwest and they should also be able to provide you with some official information and tips on these two services.
Also, being a frequent flyer, do you think you may hit A-List before 2024? If so, that's another option as you'll be ahead of both the EB and Anytime fare group in terms of boarding position if you buy your flight at least 36 hours in advance. You'll also be able to board in between the A and B groups as a worst case scenario.
Hope this helps!
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07-31-2023
11:35 AM
07-31-2023
11:35 AM
@Sasgirl wrote:
This might be a weird question. If I want to upgrade my boarding position would the credit card I used for purchasing the tickets be used or would I be able to enter a new one?
I'm a frequent buyer of Upgraded Boarding and have the option to use a different credit card to purchase it when I purchase after checking in via the Southwest website. I assume the same applies when checking in and purchasing via the App. Note that there is no option to buy this option with Rapid Rewards points, LUV Vouchers, Flight Credits or Southwest Gift Card.
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