Southwest joins the "fee brigade", though still optional

[Beth_55]

I think that is correct. So I guess you don't know your boarding number until you check in at the airport right ?

[silentbob007]

I had to laugh at southwest. I work in the airport here in Philly and I have heard people say that southwest is charging just to get a better seat. I know a lady did pay for it and she was screaming at the southwest agent saying all you had was middle seats? The agent said yes thats all we have..She wanted a refund.

 

If they are going to start this..Wait til next year when they charge for bags. Because its coming.

 

I think the real moral is ... if you pay, you still need to be there when boarding starts.

[tada]

I took my chances yesterday, checked in 24 hours before the flight, and still got A20. If I am totally unable to check in 24 hours early, like during a cruise, I may pay the fee. Otherwise, I will take my chances. In the past, I usually just had a relative check in for me. $10 each way is still revenue enhancement. I wrote Southwest and made my opinion known, as my wife and I usually log about 9 round trips each year per person.

[Globaliser]

I think the real moral is ... if you pay, you still need to be there when boarding starts.

And this is why I so value airlines on which you can be the last to board, and yet know that (a) you've had the opportunity choose a seat that you're content with, which will still be open for you as the doors close; and (b) still have room for your carry-on when you get on board.

[chipmaster]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Southwest!

 

Now that fuel hedging isn't the goldmine it once was for SW, they like everyother airline is looking to make some more revenue.

 

I think it is good as a healthy and vibrant SW keeps the other airlines on their toes.

 

Competition is good, and SW is still the model of efficiency

[Dorene1]

I am flying tomorrow morning, I booked this flight months ago, after hearing all of this, I went online and booked the early bird both ways for myself and my husband. I also went online 24 hours and did my boarding pass..........I have A17, my question is would I have gotten A17 because I printed my boarding pass 24 hours? did I waste $40.00. I am more confused.........I worry because my husband and I both use CPAP machines which I can carry on. This is our first time bringing them and I was worried I wouldnt have a place to store them I need to have overhead.

 

I need a vacation after all of this

 

Dorene

[asilde]

I am flying tomorrow morning, I booked this flight months ago, after hearing all of this, I went online and booked the early bird both ways for myself and my husband. I also went online 24 hours and did my boarding pass..........I have A17, my question is would I have gotten A17 because I printed my boarding pass 24 hours? did I waste $40.00. I am more confused.........I worry because my husband and I both use CPAP machines which I can carry on. This is our first time bringing them and I was worried I wouldnt have a place to store them I need to have overhead.

 

I need a vacation after all of this

 

Dorene

 

The lowest numer I ever had was 33A the highest was 46A, and I do sit and wait for the moment I can confirm and It always suprises me how many people get lower numbers. I can't complain anything in the A group is fine. I don't think I would pay the money to confirm early unless I knew I couldn't be near the computer when it time to check in.