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[vwlfan]

Do I understand that Early Bird option is only for Anytime correctly?

 

[vwlfan]

Do I understand that Early Bird option is only for Anytime correctly?

 

[maui2k5]

And the Southwest Spring Break 2023 ”refresh party” begins…

 

[mickey916]

Looks like it's up.

 

[Memorymakerfor4]

Yikes, my flight dates to Aulani are rough to see.

 

[maui2k5]

Houston to Orlando prices made my eyes bleed

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Excited over here! They're back to offering a Saturday direct BWI to Grand Cayman, only $164 per person. (And, clearly I've gotten used to 2022 airline prices since I thought $164 was low). Booked on points with unexpiring flight credit to cover the taxes. Now, I just need the next fair drop to get us home...

 

[Avery&Todd]

I have to wait until the next date drop since our next trip is April 15th!

I'm hoping that some of our trips between now and then drop in price but I'm not holding my breath!!

 

[vwlfan]

Done. Thants for the heads up re the low fare site. I see that the “general?” Site still isn’t open. And nowadays low fare is defined differently. Will take a second mortgage out out later. Grateful though that it. Can be done. Grateful for your advice.

 

[vwlfan]

And the Southwest Spring Break 2023 ”refresh party” begins…

 

[EmilyGahr]

Does anyone have a list of historical release dates over the past few years?

 

[vwlfan]

Does anyone have a list of historical release dates over the past few years?

Take a look at p 606 re half way up. Most helpful!

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Next release date: On October 27, 2022 we will open our schedule for sale through July 10, 2023.

Setting my reminder now to grab our return flight for Spring Break.

 

[RLGNC]

Southwest newbie here. I apologize if this has been answered elsewhere. We have WGA tickets for next Tuesday. No early-bird. What's my check-in and seat selection process? Thank you!

 

[JStu]

Southwest newbie here. I apologize if this has been answered elsewhere. We have WGA tickets for next Tuesday. No early-bird. What's my check-in and seat selection process? Thank you!

24 hours prior to departure go to southwests website and check in. You’ll be given a boarding group A B or C and a number 1-60. That’s the other you board the plane.

A1-30. A31-60. B1-30. B31-60. C1-30. C31-60. Sooner and closer to 24 hours better the boarding group you have. If you are in A or B you should be able to find 2-3 seats together. C is where it gets hairy

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Southwest newbie here. I apologize if this has been answered elsewhere. We have WGA tickets for next Tuesday. No early-bird. What's my check-in and seat selection process? Thank you!

24 hours prior to departure go to southwests website and check in. You’ll be given a boarding group A B or C and a number 1-60. That’s the other you board the plane.

A1-30. A31-60. B1-30. B31-60. C1-30. C31-60. Sooner and closer to 24 hours better the boarding group you have. If you are in A or B you should be able to find 2-3 seats together. C is where it gets hairy

We had an attendent who said "C is for center. If you see a seat, it's yours."

Definitely check in right at 24 hours for your best choices day of. And, if you're traveling with kids under 7, then each under 7 can have 2 adults board with them during family boarding (between A and B).

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Southwest newbie here. I apologize if this has been answered elsewhere. We have WGA tickets for next Tuesday. No early-bird. What's my check-in and seat selection process? Thank you!

There is no seat selection process. SWA is an open seating airline. Your Boarding position determines the order of when you board the plane but once on the plane you find your own seat.

When you board you line up in sequential order by pillars. Pre-boards are in a separate spot. Once pre-boards are called A1-30 are called, then A31-60. They will also order it depending on the gate agent A1-A15 (Business Select fares/Upgraded Boarding) then A16-30, A31-A60

B boarding position lines up and the process repeats however before B are allowed to board Family Boarding, any A-listers who did not get an A Boarding group and I can't remember if military is then as well.

C boarding position lines up and the process repeats

Line up only with your group don't hold a B boarding group and line up with A's. As mentioned you board sequential. If you hold a B21 but your traveling companion has B41 you can board separately in your respective positions or you can board with your traveling companion at B41, SWA has no issues if you want to board at the higher boarding position. Periodically SWA will give reminders about this at the gate (like they did Monday when we flew from KC to Vegas) and they will depending on the gate agent catch you on this if you attempt to do it while boarding.

Others mentioned checking in at 24 hours before your flight and what is qualifying for Family Boarding.

 

[RLGNC]

Sooner and closer to 24 hours better the boarding group you have.

Definitely check in right at 24 hours for your best choices day of.

There is no seat selection process. SWA is an open seating airline. Your Boarding position determines the order of when you board the plane but once on the plane you find your own seat.

Thank you all so much! This is extremely helpful. Our flight is at 5:45 a.m., so looks like it will be 2 early mornings in a row Luckily it's just me and DH traveling, so if for some reason we don't get seats together it won't be the end of the world.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Thank you all so much! This is extremely helpful. Our flight is at 5:45 a.m., so looks like it will be 2 early mornings in a row Luckily it's just me and DH traveling, so if for some reason we don't get seats together it won't be the end of the world.

This happened to us last month with a 5:30AM flight but, many will be up early with you at the 24 hour mark, snagging their boarding groups. I was watching the second hand on my apple watch visible at the 24 hour mark and clicked immediately but even with that we were B45 and B46. thankfully we were able to find seats together at the back of the plane.

 

[RLGNC]

This happened to us last month with a 5:30AM flight but, many will be up early with you at the 24 hour mark, snagging their boarding groups. I was watching the second hand on my apple watch visible at the 24 hour mark and clicked immediately but even with that we were B45 and B46. thankfully we were able to find seats together at the back of the plane.

Will I be able to get boarding groups for both of us with one click since we are under the same confirmation #?