I am one of the 2% who fly on Southwest in part due to the baggage policy. There are three main resons I choose Southwest; the competitive fares, the ease of rescheduling and the baggage policy. For the past two years I have endured the indiscriminate pre-boarding and the general "cattle call" boarding policies primarily because I could bring my sporting equipment and check two other bags. I believe this policy change will result in an increase in carry on items, it certainly will for myself, which will compound the aforementioned complaints of too much carry one luggage.
It appears it is time to re-evaluate my decision to fly SWA.
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