Someone ealier mentioned carry ons. Maybe this is one way to get us to check baggage in knowing several of us would have chosen to take the time to check in for early boarding, knowing we wanted a bin space, but now, will we??
And there truly needs to be some more assistance and control over the larger pieces being carried on. Also, some more directives from attendants to acknowledge that little lunch bag and top hat in the overhead bin, or small tote bag, and similar items to be stored under the seat. I don't know how many times I stare at those bins and rearranging can be made or small items need to be asked to be taken and placed under the seat. So please attend to this situation and maybe we can get people to stow the large items in more open spaces and get seated more quickly. I rarely see any assistance or attendants addressing whats in the bin, and helping moving it around to get the individuals seated and help place what needs to be where.
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It's unforunate that I await for booking to open for flights that I know I will need to fly on in the future and each day I log on to see when a great fare is available for that furture date. Now, it appears even if I pay the $10 early bird fee, it's not a guarantee how soon I board because someone that purchased an unrestricted fare down the road and adds the $10 gets on ahead of me. On other airlines your seat availability most likely is available as to how soon you buy your ticket. Wait too long, the seat most desirable is gone! Also, at times, fares continue to creep up.
It's seems if you wanted $10 extra from us and appears we were getting a service for this, then why not have an option to purchase an A passe at the time we purchase our ticket. That would be an option as well, and at the same time first come--first serve (same as those airlines that you select a seat when purchasing). If all the A's are purchased, then, Purchase a B--maybe at a cheaper rate....
As someone addressed earlier, and along the same lines, it is really gouging to feel you can't get a refunds.....even if you change flights??? cancel????? ridiculus!
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Wow! I was hesitant to 'blog'! I think mine was the about the 3rd blog or close to it. Since then, everything I have heard is 'nay' and not 'for'. Society can reach out negative easily, but I must say, this is a problem. I have been and my family members have been SW passengers for years. Even my elderly parents did not mind the 'cattle' herd boarding. It's a shame to say, after my fathe passing this summer, my mother is flying for the first time on her own without the passenger that usually guided her. I have had her flight, as I do with many to get the 'best fare'...check in early to get the 'best seat'.....early sitting awaiting that click and save, ding,or web special. Now only to find out whether I pay $10 extra to early board...may not be all that early. Especially, and correct me if wrong, the non restricted fares (books there's at a much later date) can purchase the early bird later than someone having a special web fare and get a head in line? (!)... I sit and await new reservations to open to get a jump on holiday flights......before I lose a deal. I'm taking the time to get the best fare and now I pay more for not even feeling I will board early....in this case...nervous for my mother flying alone and may end up with a C......very anxious. Others stated adding $10 to the fare...heck..with the comments..who know if you will get many to pay the $10.....so upping the anny even..$5.00 each way would have promised you incoming revenue.....it's a shot in the dark.....crazy bird special
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with the original A through C boarding ...it was still first come first serve based on who watched the clock to check in 24 hrs before. If your'e in on time...then you win! Board earlier. Now if everyone buys an early bird..back to square one....first to last to board....but gaining revenue. And to have the anytime purchasers have precidence over other fares if an early bird is purchased? Crazy! If one is watching closely for reduced fare specials and dings specials and take the time....whereas someone doesn't and effortlessly purchases an anytime fare......where's the true discount break for the lower fares! Providing a service for an added value?
Don't think so.
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