Southwest has gone to crap. I used to like and even prefer them when they were no-frills, but they have really gotten away from who they were.
Flying Southwest last summer I bought 4 tickets and checked in early but still ended up in boarding group C. For a small upcharge though I could get early boarding. In the past I’ve done this and ended up around the A 30 area for loading, this time though my $100 upgrade only gets me to group B in the 50’s. There’s no guarantee on the upgrade. It’s merely a “cough up $100 and we’ll bump you up in line a ways”. What if everyone on the flight paid the upgrade? Would I still end up in the same spot?
Since I’m flying with family and I’d have to fork over extra cash to improve our loading order to make sure we sit together I might as well pay the same amount, fly a different airline, and get assigned seating.
Only need to upgrade one person on Southwest. They can save the seats for the rest of you.
Flying Southwest last summer I bought 4 tickets and checked in early but still ended up in boarding group C. For a small upcharge though I could get early boarding. In the past I’ve done this and ended up around the A 30 area for loading, this time though my $100 upgrade only gets me to group B in the 50’s. There’s no guarantee on the upgrade. It’s merely a “cough up $100 and we’ll bump you up in line a ways”. What if everyone on the flight paid the upgrade? Would I still end up in the same spot?
I am confused...You paid for early-bird checkin and say you got Group C yet you later state it is GroupB? Was the $100 for an additional upgrade?
I am rather surprised...Never had that happen with early-bird check in...
Did you buy seats early or wait? Also, I have just saved a seat for passenger I am flying with.
I still think they are the best around unless you upgrade to business or first class on other airlines.
Their seats are too close together but that's all the airlines now.
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Next time check-in from home long before you leave.
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