I love SWA. My wife and I are strictly vacationing travelers. The last time we flew UAL from BWI to LAX we were assigned
middle seats in the middle aisle. I felt like I was in a crowded theater, and forget about stowing your carry-on bags.
Our last trip via SWA was BWI to PHX, return via LAS to BWI. SWA offered more flights, more direct flights, and attractive senior discounts. Although we arrived at BWI one hour prior to departure, there were quite a few passengers in line already.
Their choice. The only problem we had was with carry-on luggage. The previously boarding passengers used their
overhead space, our overhead space, and anyone else's they could appropriate. Since we had only brought on one
shoulder bag each, they fit easily under the seat in front of us.
At LAS on our return trip, it was the opposite, three or four passengers standing in line. Again, their choice.
In both instances we were afforded the best remaining seats available, which were comfortable, if not a bit cozy.
I feel that the open seating policy is more convenient and faster than assigned seating. I hope that this policy remains in effect
and look forward to flying SWA in the future.
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