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Thanks Brian. When I refer to VOIP, I'm referring to programs such as Skype, which allow people to communicate via their computer. I personally would like to see these type of services prohibited, not so much from a bandwidth point, but more from a "love thy neighbor" point. If you get a plane full of people all on their headsets talking to people, it makes for a very loud plane. I would also ask about web filters... Unfortunately, some people don't understand what is "public appropriate" and I would hate to see the FA who would have to ask the customer to stop viewing certain material. I am willing to wait and see once the service is introduced. I'm also waiting to see what the pricing points will be. ... View more

I have mixed feelings on this. Will Southwest be doing any type of filtering to restrict what a customer can do online? ie, if VOIP programs are allowed to be used, this could make a very long flight...... ... View more

I've been a Southwest flyer for quite sometime, in fact I fly them as often as feasible with my travel schedule. I have to say that this new plan has me concerned. Though I make an honest effort to check in as soon as I can to get an A boarding pass, there are times when my plans change and require me to cancel my checkin so I can book a different flight where I could end up with a B or C boarding pass. I have always enjoyed the fact that even if I have a B, there was nothing stopping me from being as close to the front of the line as I could place myself and get on while there is still a good selection of seats. While this new plan will avoid the crowd at the gate, it takes away some of the convenience that some of us have had while flying Southwest. Personally, if this is going to be the case, you might as well just go to an assigned seat model. ... View more