BAD IDEA! I agree with others. You're basically forcing everyone to pay an extra $20 roundtrip. I loved the new numbered boarding pass procedure. Before, I stayed away from Southwest because it was so stressful getting to the airport hours earlier than I needed to just to feel like I was being herded like cattle into the plane....and dealing with people actually pushing and cutting in line....very unpleasant. Since the institution of the new numbered boarding procedure I've been traveling Southwest quite a bit. I have a flight coming up in November and I've purchased the Early Bird option and will see how it goes. Hope I don't have to go back to Delta! WHY NOT GO TO ASSIGNED SEATING? It's the only thing that could improve Southwest service!
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