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@RandyM wrote: Last year my billing cycle ended December 17th so any points earned December 18-31 did NOT count for 2022 total points earned  because I was told all points have to be have posted with my December billing cycle. That whole calendar year thing isn’t accurate.  It is calendar year for flights, hotels, and other activities but the biggest exception is that spending isn't recognized continually, it's upon your statement.    Here's some more information by type of activity: https://www.southwest.com/html/rapidrewards/eoy-tier-communication.html     ... View more

@mandmore wrote: I've flown on both 700 series and other planes, and yeah, I've noticed that the seats on the 700 series tend to have a bit more padding compared to planes with more rows. It does make for a more comfortable ride, especially on longer flights. You are talking specifically about a Southwest 737-700?   Everything is out the window when you go across airlines, they can choose many factors on their seats.    As @dfwskier pointed out a couple of times Southwest has their own standard and it applies across the fleet. So you might get a 737-700 that's hasn't been refurbished as recently as a newly delivered MAX, if you prefer that seat then definitely try to book -700's on your next trips.   But any -700 would have been refurbished at some point, there aren't any (or very few remaining) original leather seats out there in the fleet, and the airline is actually getting to its first round of recycling/upcycling process on the synthetic seat covers now from the replacement of the last leather seats.   Width can change throughout the airplane - if you had seats towards the very front or far rear they could be a little thinner than seats in the middle of the plane, that is also a variable.   Width and pitch however could vary among airlines if you mean any airline's -700 airplanes then it is their own design, and timing for refurbishments. ... View more

I understand your eagerness and the importance of timely communication in the application process. The duration of the application process can vary depending on several factors such as the volume of applicants, internal processing timelines, and specific hiring procedures. However, to gain clarity and a potential timeline update, reaching out directly to the company's HR department or the designated contact for the position might provide valuable insights. Politely inquiring about the status of your application and the estimated timeline for further steps could offer the information you seek. ... View more

In today's age, there is absolutely no reason to work through a "travel agency" who has no more information or ability to book an airline ticket than do you.  In LESS TIME THAN YOU SPENT WITH THE TRAVEL AGENCY, you could have booked your flights on Southwest, paid for them, earned Rapid Rewards points and had all of this done.   To me, this is a 1980s view of travel where you contacted someone to set it all up and get through all of the secret handshakes, etc.     I see that you were an author in your own demise. ... View more

You're right; terminology matters, and flight attendants is the preferred term. However, the experience of being asked about smoke fumes can feel accusatory in the moment, even if it's standard procedure. It's a tough situation for anyone to navigate, especially if wrongly associated with something they didn't do. Clear communication and understanding on both sides are crucial in such incidents. ... View more