This just doesn't feel right and is not in line with the SWA that I've come to love. This is departing from the mission. This does NOT give me freedom, but instead is based on chance. I feel more like the $10 is a wager on a lower number. No guarantee and nonrefundable. Depending on when I book and pay for EB, a computer assigns me my boarding number. Will RR numbers "secretly" get better numbers on the sly?
With the other airlines almost matching SWA from Nashville, I'll be flying them and paying them more to have a seat assignment. I've paid the fees on reservations in the system currently, but will evaluate it in the future.
For years, I've said "SW is my favorite airline." I'm not ready to give that up, but I'm disappointed.
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