12-19-2019
12:10 PM
i have a hard time understanding the "family together" point. I have flown many times with my in-laws. They are 80 years old and are not keen on the airport/flying experience. To put them, and me at ease, I purchase early-bird boarding for all individuals, ensure I check-in exactly 24 hours before the flight time, and get to the airport very early to minimize any anxiety. My wife and I, along with my in-laws have never had a problem getting 4 seats together, and typically up front. No saving seats required. And since there "are no rules regarding saving seats" I'll take that to mean a person has the freedom to move the person's item in order to sit down because...there are no rules.
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12-18-2019
10:23 PM
Saving seats on the plane is getting out of hand undermining the spirit and intent of Southwest's boarding process as well as those individuals with status or paying a premium for early bird check-in. On my flight today there were at least 4 entire rows being saved by one person and to top it off, a fifth entire row being saved with purses and cell phones with no one in it. What is Southwest policy on seat saving? I also fear if a person decides to occupy one of these "open seats" a physical altercation could occur jeopardizing every passengers safety.
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