TJDisneymama
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- Apr 2, 2012
can someone explain the online checkin/boarding? i paid $10 extra for auto check in and i have no clue what it means, lol. never flown SW before as its only come to boston in the past year or two.
Karlzmom said:passengers are given their number to board the plane based on the order the check-in. normally, check-in starts at the 24 hour mark and creates what amounts to a virtual line. it's not always convenient to get in the virtual line right at the 24 hour mark, so early bird check-in is offered where the airlines computer gets in the line for you before the main queue opens at the 24 hour mark. the early check-in is also a virtual line in order based on when you bought your place in line..early buy before later.
when you obtain your boarding pass, even if you wait until you get to the airport, will reflect your standing in the early virtual line with no additional action by you beyond buying the early bird check-in. relax and have fun!
TJDisneymama said:thanks for the info on online check in......
another question - if SW puts out a code, can you apply it to already-booked flights? do you have to cancel and re-book?
sonogal said:We'll be flying SW for the first time next month. Is it really worth it to buy the early bird check-in? I can easily do the online check-in myself at the 24 hour mark so how much of a difference will there be in boarding order? We have no problem sitting at the back of the plane and are not really worried about overhead storage. Thanks
mcd2745 said:Anyone know what time of day (in the Eastern time zone) SW usually releases fares when they open the next batch of fares? Is it standard every time, or does it vary? I need to book flights Feb 4 when the fares for late August are released.
mcd2745 said:Anyone know what time of day (in the Eastern time zone) SW usually releases fares when they open the next batch of fares? Is it standard every time, or does it vary? I need to book flights Feb 4 when the fares for late August are released.
I think it's usually in the mornings EST.
The last two times I booked flights opened up around 6:30 est. I started checking around 6
Saralew said:Does anyone know if SW still seats family with little children first.
Saralew said:Does anyone know if SW still seats family with little children first.
Does anyone know if SW still seats family with little children first.
Good Morning all!
I have enough points to purchase airline for July, and want to go ahead and book since the price is right. BUT (there is always a but....), if I need to change the dates of the flight, will I get all the points back to use on the new flights?
How would I go about doing this if need be? 1. Book now. 2. DH - "honey, we need to change our travel dates" 3. Me - What???? 4. Log into SW and do what????
Thanks so much for any help you can give me.
Thanks! Now what about thed $5 per ticket charge? is that credited back to CC OR Lost?