Seating layout for Southwest

[Drizzo67]

We are flying SW out of LI/MacArthur Airport to MCO for the first time in February. Does anyone know that layout of the seats on the planes. We will be pre-boarding as I will be on crutches but would like to know ahead of time the row size, number of rows, etc. so I can get an idea of how to split up family in plane.

TIA

Dina Marie

 

[bavaria]

www.seatguru.com

 

[ducklite]

All SW planes are 3x3 seating. Not sure how many rows.

Anne

 

[Drizzo67]

All SW planes are 3x3 seating. Not sure how many rows.

Anne

Thank you Anne, that definately helps. As DH has an irrational fear of flying I will place him between the kids and sit the aisle seat across from them.

Again, Thanks.

Dina Marie

 

[ncbyrne]

http://www.lovemyseat.com/

 

[jjarman]

We are also flying SW and I remembered last night how small the leg room is on the planes. DS16 is 6'2" and wants to sit by the window. Well, I guess I'll let him choose what he wants to do. It looks like the flight might be sold out so their may not be another seat between us for him to have some extra leg room.

One thing I remembered from a flight years ago on SW is this particular plane had a first class section. Of course SW does not have a first class but DS was little then so I got to preboard and got a wonderful seat. Leather, extra wide, lots of room between seats. It was wonderful.

 

[Jestocost]

Thank you Anne, that definately helps. As DH has an irrational fear of flying I will place him between the kids and sit the aisle seat across from them.

Again, Thanks.

Dina Marie

Just a minor point about the SW seating layout that may be relevant given your situation. On the SW planes I've been on recently, the rows are slightly offset so you can't sit directly across the aisle from someone else. You're either a little behind or a little ahead.

 

[Drizzo67]

Just a minor point about the SW seating layout that may be relevant given your situation. On the SW planes I've been on recently, the rows are slightly offset so you can't sit directly across the aisle from someone else. You're either a little behind or a little ahead.

Good, then I'll actually get to relax a little. LOL.

ncbyrne - great website. Thanks.

Dina Marie

 

[Luv'sTink]

Thank you Anne, that definately helps. As DH has an irrational fear of flying I will place him between the kids and sit the aisle seat across from them.

Again, Thanks.

Dina Marie

It may be irrational to you but not to him. Have you tried looking into the fear of flying class available online? http://www.fearofflying.com/ It really is no more irrational than any other fear.

 

[Drizzo67]

It may be irrational to you but not to him. Have you tried looking into the fear of flying class available online? http://www.fearofflying.com/ It really is no more irrational than any other fear.

The "irrational" part of my husband's fear of flying is not the fear of flying itself. Heck...I understand fears. I have a few of my own. His fear is of throwing up on someone he doesn't know, hence he sits with our kids because its okay to throw up on your own kids.



Dina Marie

 

[salmoneous]

SW does still have some "first class" seats. The exit row seats have extra legroom, and are available to any passenger. If you want those seats, this is one of the few times it makes sense to get in line early with an "A" pass.

Preboarders aren't allowed to take exit row seats, so they are usually available to folks at the front of the A line. But even if you are first in the A line, there's always the chance continuing passengers will take the exit row seats.

 

[DebbieB]

SW does still have some "first class" seats. The exit row seats have extra legroom, and are available to any passenger. If you want those seats, this is one of the few times it makes sense to get in line early with an "A" pass.

Preboarders aren't allowed to take exit row seats, so they are usually available to folks at the front of the A line. But even if you are first in the A line, there's always the chance continuing passengers will take the exit row seats.

You must be 15 years of age or older to sit in the exit row and be able to assist the crew in an emergency.

 

[Reese]

The "irrational" part of my husband's fear of flying is not the fear of flying itself. Heck...I understand fears. I have a few of my own. His fear is of throwing up on someone he doesn't know, hence he sits with our kids because its okay to throw up on your own kids.

Isn't that called karma for all those wonderful stomach flu's DH has cleaned up through the years .

 

[JRoglitz]

What does the pre boarding mean with SW? I will be traveling with my DD 7. Can I use the pre boarding? I was going to go online for boarding passes right on the dot so I could get the A pass but if I could pre board that would be even better. I want to make sure we are together.

 

[TDC Nala]

SW does still have some "first class" seats. The exit row seats have extra legroom, and are available to any passenger. If you want those seats, this is one of the few times it makes sense to get in line early with an "A" pass.

Preboarders aren't allowed to take exit row seats, so they are usually available to folks at the front of the A line. But even if you are first in the A line, there's always the chance continuing passengers will take the exit row seats.

Children under 15 cannot sit in exit row seats.

The above poster with the 16 year old son certainly has that as an option. It's my experience that you have a good chance of getting one if you are in the middle of the A line. The first people in the A line usually prefer to sit in the front of the plane.

 

[TDC Nala]

What does the pre boarding mean with SW? I will be traveling with my DD 7. Can I use the pre boarding? I was going to go online for boarding passes right on the dot so I could get the A pass but if I could pre board that would be even better. I want to make sure we are together.

To preboard you must be disabled or have children under 4. If all you're worried about is being together you would probably be okay with a B pass if you don't mind sitting in the back of the plane.

 

[DebbieB]

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