How do you know if a flight is a "continuation"?

[denise5374]

Reading the threads about SW boarding , people have made mention that if your flight is a "continuation" than an "A" Boarding group wouldn't matter. So, my question is, how can I find out if my flight is a continuation or if it originated when I board? Does it matter what airport you are flying from?

 

[Zerosinthecloset]

The easiest way, but not the most popular way on this board, is to call the airline and ask. Regardless if your flight originates or is a continuing flight, it is always advisable to get as early a boarding spot as possible. If you are on a direct flight, and after the passengers deplane, you can change seats after the flight attendants announce so.

 

[MJBING]

Reading the threads about SW boarding , people have made mention that if your flight is a "continuation" than an "A" Boarding group wouldn't matter. So, my question is, how can I find out if my flight is a continuation or if it originated when I board? Does it matter what airport you are flying from?

Good question! I want to know too.

 

[denise5374]

I called SW and the rep said that she cannot tell this far in advance. I am scheduled on 8/17, 4:55pm. She did say in all probability it would be a continuation of an earlier flight.

 

[sam_gordon]

One way to check would be do a search for the flight number on that day. If it comes up as

1234 CVG-ATL
1234 ATL-MCO

Then it's probably a continuing flight. I don't know how often flight numbers change if it's continuing.

 

[Zerosinthecloset]

Checking SWA and Airtran, I don't see any flight departing PHL to MCO at 4:55 for 8/17.


ETA: I assumed you were flying to MCO, but you might not be.

 

[denise5374]

Flying to MCO but out of BWI, much cheaper than out of PHL

 

[Allison]

Why wouldn't it matter? It still puts you in a seat before all the people behind you.

 

[Mayhem1976]

http://flightaware.com
I've used to see where the layover was for my parents before.

And the hard thing is you would be guessing if it is a continuation if most of the people are getting off? It could be empty when you board!