So, here is my ever-so-timely comment on assigned seating.
I don't need an assigned seat. I just want to get on earlier than most people so I can find a place for my bag and get an acceptable seat (aisle not on the bulkhead).
Southwest makes me stand in line in one of three lines so I can keep the spot I earned by getting to the airport early. That is a hassle.
But you know, I wouldn't care about maintaining my spot in the group B line if there were more groups. When group A has 36 people in it, I care about about being at the front of that line. If it had 16 people, well, it doesn't matter so much. I can sit down and just get in that line when its called.
Less standing around. Its a good thing.
Get rid of these queues altogether and just have A, B, C, D, E, F and G. 7 is a lucky number and thats all people are hoping for when they board the plane anyway.
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