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KEMdisney · 08-04-2009, 03:27 PM

We usually fly SW, so I am aware that SW is not a "participating airline" with ME.
In June, we were told SW was "piloting the idea of airline checkin". So we were able to check our bags and check into our airline at Pop Century the morning of check out.

How long are they piloting this? I have friends going in September, flying SW. Should they expect to be able to do airline checkin at their resort?

Jestocost · 08-04-2009, 03:30 PM

At this point, the POP pilot is the extent of SWA's participation in the Resort Airline Check-in service, which actually is separate from DME. There has been no indication as to if or when SWA may expand their participation in DME; only rumors that run the gamut of possibilities and are thus worthless.

Stand by…

swabikedude · 08-05-2009, 08:19 AM

As of today - it is still happening and in a test phase...

I understand some days it may not be working due to technical issues, but the majority of the test has been very positive.

There is no definitive date to expand at this point to the other Resorts - so I'm jealous that you are at POP and can use this service.

Enjoy and let us know how it works!

Lewisc · 08-05-2009, 10:28 AM

A SW rep is quoted on FT as saying the 60 day test went well. SW will be asking Disney for permission to extend the test to include additional resorts.

My guess is new resorts will be added with no advance notice. One DIS will post when they see a new sign at their resort.

08-04-2009, 03:27 PM	#1
KEMdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 527	SW and airline checkin We usually fly SW, so I am aware that SW is not a "participating airline" with ME. In June, we were told SW was "piloting the idea of airline checkin". So we were able to check our bags and check into our airline at Pop Century the morning of check out. How long are they piloting this? I have friends going in September, flying SW. Should they expect to be able to do airline checkin at their resort? __________________ All Star Sports '97 Off-site '98 Off-site '99 All Star Sports '03 Boardwalk Villas '05 Saratoga Springs '07 Saratoga Springs '08 All Star Sports '08 Pop Century '09 Up Next: Sneaking in a long weekend at SSR/Sept 09

08-04-2009, 03:30 PM	#2
Jestocost DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kirkwood, MO Posts: 3,598	At this point, the POP pilot is the extent of SWA's participation in the Resort Airline Check-in service, which actually is separate from DME. There has been no indication as to if or when SWA may expand their participation in DME; only rumors that run the gamut of possibilities and are thus worthless. Stand by… __________________ Spring 1976, WDW/Golf Resort; Spring 2000, WDW/CBR; Summer 2002, WDW/CBR; Thanksgiving 2003, Disney Wonder & WDW/CBR; Fall 2004, WDW/POFQ; Spring Break 2005, Disney Magic Western Caribbean; Fall 2005, WDW/BC; Summer 2006, Disney Magic Eastern Caribbean & WDW/POFQ; Christmas 2006, WDW/POFQ; Spring Break 2007, DLR/Disneyland Hotel; Fall 2007, WDW/Poly; Summer 2008, WDW/POFQ & Disney Wonder B2B; Thanksgiving 2008, WDW/Poly; Summer 2009, WDW/AKL; Christmas/New Year 2009-2010, WDW/Poly and Disney Magic Western Caribbean

08-05-2009, 08:19 AM	#3
swabikedude Loving everything "DISNEY" Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Heights, IL Posts: 52	POP Century - Luggage Checkin w/SWA As of today - it is still happening and in a test phase... I understand some days it may not be working due to technical issues, but the majority of the test has been very positive. There is no definitive date to expand at this point to the other Resorts - so I'm jealous that you are at POP and can use this service. Enjoy and let us know how it works! __________________ December 2009 - Polynesian Resort - Concierge June 2009 - Wilderness Lodge / Disney Wonder 4-day October 2008 - POP Century / MNSSHP January 2007 - POP Century - My son's FIRST Disney Trip! Thanks for flying Southwest Airlines

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08-05-2009, 10:28 AM	#4
Lewisc DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 14,164	A SW rep is quoted on FT as saying the 60 day test went well. SW will be asking Disney for permission to extend the test to include additional resorts. My guess is new resorts will be added with no advance notice. One DIS will post when they see a new sign at their resort.