As a frequent flyer (year to date-22 round trips-39,000 miles) I am keeping an eye on how this pans out. Three years ago I purchased a ticket on your airline and afterward learned of your boarding policy and never used the ticket. I've been in LAX and have seen people camped hours before their flight...crazy.
I wouldn't take the threats of those folks who claim, "see ya SWA, I'll never fly you again because I have kids. Bully, bully, I'm sure SWA will sorely miss your one or two annual flights.
Let them fly one of the other gems of the air, "sorry, three houir delay, sorry about your bags, and sorry about the horrible way some of us treat you". They'll come running back!
Oh by the way, I raised two children and somehow managed to survive without getting any preferential treatment. Dang that stinks.
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