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It's not SAS. It's Swissport -- which is at about M28.   It appears to make no difference as I  read on another blog that Swissport is refusing access to Priority Pass holders. ... 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 don't think you can. What you can do is, use Rapid Rewards points to pay yourself back for travel purchases made with your Chase credit card. You can redeem your points for a statement credit within 90 days of your purchase. However, you need to have enough points to cover the entire purchase amount, and you will not earn points on the redeemed purchase. ... View more

Your accounting of preboards is not reliable data.  Only Southwest can give an accounting, by gate, by day of week, by hour of day, etc. for that kind of reporting.   Instead of logging information on less than 1/10ths of one percent of the flights in any given day, simply ask Southwest for the data.   Your method, while of interest to you, is like me looking out my office window and giving weather reports for the entire state of Florida.   Preboard! ... View more

SWA stopped flying into Mexico City a few years ago.  Unlikely they’d restart.    But yes, Volaris from TIJ is probably a good option.  Thinking about taking that flight myself. ... View more

@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.     ... View more

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. 🤦🏼‍♂️ ... View more

Thanks for the info, I will keep it in my mind. ... View more

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

What 4 perks gotten taken away besides this? ... View more

@kierants wrote: Hey SWA, fix the rampant pre board abuse or many of your most loyal customers will leave you. Instead of just ranting, why don't you provide a "legal" way to do that. ... 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

Exactly! 1 year Exp date makes no sense ... View more

@dfwskier wrote:   2) The question is "Is SW's computer system smart enough to put it there?" Fun fact, and I'm not sure if you already knew this or not but... the computer system isn't smart enough to put the PRBD designation on a boarding pass for someone who purchased an extra seat. ... View more

You can’t buy an A List preferred ticket you can buy business select which based on A2 is what he bought buying business select doesn’t come with the perk of sequential boarding numbers  ... View more

Is this still the policy on employee vaccinations? ... View more

@tappingmom1 wrote: I always offer the person in the middle seat one of my drink coupons... Me too! Usually it's my spouse though, or the kids who only want apple juice 😂 ... View more

@floridaguy wrote: Then what is the extra fee all about? It covers   frivolous lswsuits from Florida   ROFLMBFAO ... View more

I have the Booking Number (or Confirmation Number), but cannot find PIN.   Where is that located?  Does it change on each reservation, or is it a constant number used on each reservation?   ... View more

I'm not sure any price is a good deal if they can't get flights off the ground.   The SWA disaster will be studied in MBA programs for decades to come. ... View more

You have the right to be heard.  You have the right to disagree, as do the other members of this board.   It is important that everyone have the right to express their views.  Right now, Southwest is under severe criticism for how they have handled everything related to the last ten days.  Other airlines have had a blip, but what has gone on with Southwest is a disaster.   Never have I read a blog board where someone referred to Southwest as "SouthWORST".  That is sad. ... View more

I am currently enjoying a great life in Florida after making a fortune in the financial side of healthcare and owning a car dealership for 20 years.   Yeah', I'm not the brightest bulb in the box.  I only have two Masters', what can you expect? ... View more

It is funny to see how much anxiety people put themselves through.  Rushing to the baggage claim only to wait another 10 minutes for the bags to even ARRIVE to start their ride on the deck.   I usually sit up front so I have been the first person off the plan in about 80% of my flights.  But, looking behind me, I see so many people struggling.       ... View more

Yep.  Interesting.    While they’re fixing it…hopefully they’ll put in a way to automatically use them.  I often times just open up the browser anyway so I can paste them into the app for a new ticket purchase.   Otherwise I have to take a screen shot off the website and then manually type them in.   Both are really a needless hassle.   ... View more

I also accumulated lot of them during Covid times but as travel was at halt, I haven't got to use them. Now I am also gonna enjoy those discount funds. Cheers ... View more

I just finished checking in for my flight from ATL to LAS. When I dropped my bags off at bag drop, the agent asked me if I had any weapons, explosives, etc etc, and for some reason, I said “I have a stun gun, is that okay?”.   Long story short, they asked a bunch of people (went to the back and were on the phone & everything) and eventually, someone with some authority said no.   At first, it seemed the issue was with the battery and whether it was lithium. They asked me to confirm, but I was unable to because for whatever reason neither the official brand website nor the Amazon listing I’d bought it from specified the type of battery. But while I was searching, it seems whoever the agent had asked figured it out after five minutes, and they conclusively said no stun guns point blank.   I asked to clarify - does Southwest deviate from TSA policy? Because TSA allows stun guns through. They said that yes, Southwest policy is different and it is Southwest policy to not allow stun guns onto the plane.  What’s funny is that I managed to fly to ATL on Southwest with that same stun gun in my checked baggage. No issues that time, and I didn’t bother saying anything because I thought, if TSA says okay, then it’s okay. Why I said something this time is a mystery, even to me. So draw whatever conclusions you’d like from that.  ... View more

@Momojiggalo wrote:   Glad to hear you had a great experience.   However, because this is a customer forum, it is unlikely the crew will get recognition because of anything you post here.   If you really want the crew to get recognition, then you need to contact SW directly. To do so, click on "contact us" below and proceed.   ... View more

There is a lot of hostility on this board aimed at people who preboard.   I really don't understand this - just because they do back flips and acrobatics all the way to the gate and then "self identify" as a person with a disability, suddenly everyone is angry with them?   Doesn't add up to me.     ...over the ocean blue... ... View more

Yes, it is.   This nonsense needs to be addressed.  I am in favor of a lifetime ban on air travel in the US to the offender(s). ... View more