Southwest Airlines Community

What we all have to remember is that Southwest is not the only airline this happened to. The problem is industry wide-Southwest is just the one that got caught. I believe very strongly that Southwest would never knowingly fly a plane that had serious damage-as in damage that would be extremely detrimental to the safety of passengers. Southwest still has the lowest fares, the best schedules, and the best staff...really examine what the media is saying instead of listening to soundbites. "Southwest doesn't fly there, I don't go there." ... View more

While I applaud Southwest for giving out numbers to passengers, I am saddened by the airline no longer allowing families with children to pre-board. If you want to cut back on the time it takes to get on the plane and leave the gate, then DON'T BRING CARRY-ON LUGGAGE! A carry on bag you can stow under the seat is fine, but the whole process would be much more efficient if people checked their luggage instead of carrying it on. After all, it's Southwest....and Southwest does not lose luggage the rate other airlines do. ... View more