quick question about Southwest Airlines

[erin1998]

Good morning everyone,

My son and I are leaving in a few weeks for a (much needed) vacation to WDW and a Bahamas cruise... We are flying Southwest out of Buffalo for the first time. Their boarding procedure really confuses me and to simplify things, I added their Early Bird Check-in to our round trip flights.

I just want to make sure, with the EBC do I still need to do the online check in? Or does it automatically check us in 24 hours before our flight?

Thanks,
Erin

 

[fuzzy164]

I found this on the SouthWest web site under early bird check-in.




AUTOMATIC CHECK-IN
Whether you choose to print your boarding pass the day before or just hours before the flight, your confirmed boarding position will be ready and waiting for you. Now you can print your boarding pass as your schedule allows.
BETTER BOARDING POSITION
We'll automatically check you in and assign your boarding position within 36 hours of your flight's departure - that's 12 hours before general boarding positions become available. While EarlyBird Check-in doesn't guarantee an A boarding position, it improves your seat selection options to help you get your favorite seat.
EARLIER ACCESS TO OVERHEAD BINS
Got bags? We've got room. By boarding earlier you'll get your pick of available overhead bin space.