Open seating is good by me for sure, I think the REAL reason for even thinking about assigned seating isn't for SWA or its customers at all, but it is likely a new regulation by the U.S. Government. It works like this: Let's say I'm flying to try and get to St. Louis (which is always overpriced for the distance involved to get there - from whatever city you choose); I find a route that has a stop in St. Louis, say to San Diego or Albuquerque for $99 and I just get off in St. Louis on the way. The problem? No one really knows who's on the plane and in this day and age that's a problem. I'm a fan of SWA for sure and I like being in the shuffle of humanity, its exciting. Thanks all,
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