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I also used to check this on the dashboard quite often and now cannot find it. It would tell me how many I have remaining AND when it was going to reset... which is exactly the information I need right now and cannot find. ... View more

So sorry for your loss.   I totally understand the need to return home.   We had to do that on a trip when our dog was with the sitter and was refusing to eat.  He was diabetic and needed to eat on a regular basis.   We kid now about our 1 day trip to Hilton Head.    ... View more

We see people gaming most any system put in place. This is just one such example. I have been in line with a veteran of war that could easily legitimately qualify for pre board but he would not have it. He was pretty outraged at the people he saw clearly gaming the policy. This was going on with emotional support dogs as well. To the people that do this, shame on you. ... View more

Got my changes to this morning.   Not really happy since they changed it to one with a 3 hour layover.   I changed it to a later flight and a 2 hour layover.    ... View more

Very good point. All things will be abused but SWA should at least try to curb it. They don't.  ... View more

I've seen this abused many, many times. SWA has allowed this to matastasize over the years and now it's common. SWA can stop this but it's easier to turn their heads and act like it's not going on. They don't have the will to fix the matter.   I have no problem with a person that is wheel chair bound boarding first. But why are they allowed the premium seats that people have paid extra for?  Why can't they sit in the middle or even the rear of the plane?   What if you had a simple fee of $5 (nominal at best) to preboard? The abuse would not stop but the filthy person who abuses the system might not come up with the five bucks. I believe it would marketedly reduce the abuse. ... View more

The issue is not preboarding, the issue is the OPEN SEATING policy. ... View more

Might I suggest that you review FEDERAL LAW before posting such comments as recommendations to Southwest? ... View more

I always carry my daily meds in a weekly pill box and have never had an issue ... View more

Hi PamG   Just do like everyone else does on Southwest.  Pretend you’re disabled and then get miraculously cured after boarding.   This is something that Southwest’s model of boarding promotes, so take advantage of it.   Jim                                    ... View more

I haven't checked luggage in over 25 years. After the second time my luggage did not arrive, once again with very specific clothing required, a suit for an international presentation & a banquet down the first time, that was the very last time I ever checked luggage.   I do love your thinking. It's a great idea if it works for you. However, never have the luxury to sit around and wait for 30 rows of people to deplane.  But if I had the time it sounds very entertaining.  ... View more

Flightaware is my go to as well, it provides realtime comfort of mind on the planned plane's arrival or delay etc.. You can even follow Elon Musk's plane if you want😉 ... View more

@SWFlyer007 wrote: Hence why I buy my luggage at Goodwill, and it really isn't worth that much to begin with.  That's just me.  I hope you make your claim, and you get the outcome you seek.   I tried this in Vegas and the selection was surprisingly not that great. Maybe it was the wrong part of town for that.        ... View more

@smoreho3 @mrsstats @TobyLibby This was posted 13 hours ago and the poster mentioned they flew in 7 hours, so this is after the fact posting.  I was/am going to suggest that you may just go a bit early and show all your information to the ticket counter and they hopefully can make some type of adjustment for you.  I don't know how that works after boarding numbers have been assigned, but maybe you could have requested a pre-boarding pass for the mix-up.  I'm curious to know how this came out, can you give us an update please.  Thanks. ... View more

@mrsstats wrote: Can I find my funds without my confirmation number?   Only if you used your Rapid Rewards number for the reservation. If you log into your RR account, it will be listed under "travel funds available".   If you didn't use your RR number, I think you are out of luck.. ... View more

Why don’t you board with the grandchildren and they can board in their spot ... View more

Totally agree with you, you should get what you pay for    Southwest isn't in the business of delivering that. Would recommend literally any other airline so you don't have to deal with their "quirks" , sincr Southwest decides to identify their flaws as such. ... View more

I'd go for it, adding EBCI removes any stress about having to check-in right at 24 hours prior.  Sure, you could have gotten a better position if you had purchased back when you bought the tickets, but September is still a ways off and you won't be the last to purchase EBCI.   You'll win back all your travel costs in Vegas anyways, right?   --TheMiddleSeat ... View more

@mrsstats wrote: To get a handicap parking sticker you need proof from a doctor of a disability.  I don't understand while the same requirements cant be used for the airlines.   The Air Carrier Access Act   https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/passengers-disabilities ... View more

Has anyone told you you can’t be in the family boarding line with your 8 yr old? I think most people would be ok with it including flight attendants.  I agree that an 8 year old can’t sit alone but likely someone would trade you.   sometimes  you can upgrade your boarding at checkin counter or gate for less money or upgrade to any unfilled business select for cheap (rare) so you can pre-board.   But when I go with my kids I usually try family boarding or trading.  Once I had to pay at the gate though to upgrade as it was a very full flight and we had end of C boarding and you was scared noone would trade.       ... View more