Not sure if SWA is doing curb check in at any airport. I do know they are not at BDL. I would call and see if they are. It sure does make it easier, but, as much as I appreciate the service I am a bit hesitant to see it reintroduced. What new security measures are they taking? Anyone know?
This is the latest from the SWA site.
Updated Travel Information En Español
To comply with heightened security procedures, Customers are advised of the following:
Updated: October 2, 2001
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What to Expect
Checkin
Please allow the standard one hour checkin prior to your scheduled departure. For the following cities, please allow 90 minutes: Baltimore/Washington, Houston Hobby, Chicago Midway, Phoenix, and Seattle/Tacoma. For Los Angeles and Las Vegas, please allow two hours.
Identification Required
Southwest Airlines' Customers will need valid state or federal government issued picture identification to travel (passport, driver's license, state issued identification card, or military identification are acceptable).
No Curbside (Skycap) Checkin
Although we have extra personnel available at our ticket counters to assist with your baggage, no curbside checking of baggage will be allowed. Wheelchair assistance from curbside will continue to be provided as has been done historically.
Checked Baggage is Subject to Search by Airline Personnel
Under certain circumstances, it may be required that our personnel inspect the contents of your checked baggage. This will be done in your presence, and will be handled in as discreet a manner as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may create, but trust you understand the importance of abiding by our security regulations.
Only Ticketed Customers Allowed Beyond the Security Checkpoint.
Each Customer traveling will need to possess and present one of the following, in addition to a government issued photo identification, in order to proceed beyond the security checkpoint area:
Any Southwest Airlines ticket issued at a Southwest ticket counter.
Any
Travel Agency issued ticket.
Any Internet issued Ticketless confirmation.
Any Southwest Airlines issued Ticketless confirmation.
Any Travel Agency issued Ticketless confirmation.
Any photocopy or facsimile copy of a Southwest Ticketless confirmation.
Any Rapid Rewards Certificate*
In addition, unticketed Customers who have a specific need (escorting/meeting Unaccompanied Children; assisting Customers with disabilities; etc.) will be allowed beyond the security checkpoint provided they have obtained proper approval from Southwest Airlines ticket counter personnel.
* - All Companion Pass holders will need to have tickets issued at the Ticket Counter prior to being allowed through the security checkpoint.
Knives or Sharp Objects of Any Type Are Not Allowed Beyond Security Checkpoint
Knives of any/all types and sizes are strictly prohibited beyond the security checkpoint. However, Customers dependent upon syringe injected medications may carry on such items.
All Customers Are Subject to Physical Search at the Security Checkpoint
Random physical searches of Customers, either through use of "wands" or "pat down" methods at the security checkpoint, will be ongoing.
Update on Cargo Shipments:
Southwest Airlines Cargo is accepting shipments for transportation from Indirect Air Carriers (IAC) and Known Shippers. Security requirements are subject to change. If you have any questions please contact our Cargo Sales & Service Center at (800) 533-1222.
