02-09-2017
06:21 PM
02-09-2017
06:21 PM
Unlike other carriers who often require round trip for a particular fare, Southwest has no such requirement. There are a ton of reasons to book one way on Southwest, mostly related to flexibility in rebooking. There are also a few caveats. A lengthy discussion of the pros and cons is over at FlyerTalk: Reasons to book all Southwest travel as one-way rather than round-trip
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02-09-2017
06:11 PM
02-09-2017
06:11 PM
Actually, the order is: Business select is A1-15, then A list, then those that purchased Early Bird Check In, followed by first come first serve 24hr check in. Be aware that, if your flight is a continuation of another flight (2nd leg of a connecting or direct itinerary), then those passengers on the earlier flight were able to check in earlier than you were (24 hours prior to their first flight). A30 and A49 are great positions for t-24 check in. So many people buy EBCI now that even after paying the extra fee some occasionally receive B positions.
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