Southwest Boarding Procedure

[motofox4]

I know there are now boarding pass numbers (we have A-19 and A-20). i was wondering how they're boarding the plane. Is A-1 to A-15 for business class and then the regular boarding passes begin with A-16? Also, how do they call your boarding numbers?? I think I've heard they call them in groups of 5?? I was wondering this because I want to know if my fiancee and I will be able to board at the same time with our boarding pass numbers??? TIA for your help!!!!!

 

[Jestocost]

You have all of the details right as I understand them. You left out that medical preboards still can board before the As, but that's a relatively minor consideration. One thing I have heard, but can't confirm, is that all of the A1-A15 passes set aside for the Business First and frequent fliers generally aren't being completely used. That may change as people get more familiar with the system and start to take advantage of what's available. I suspect you should have no trouble boarding with your fiance and having a good selection of seats.

 

[DebbieB]

I flew to MCO last Saturday and home today. On the way down, no one was A1-A15, A16 was first. Coming back, there were 3 or 4 in the 1-15 group.

The way they do it is they call up all the A's. You are supposed to stand next to the pole with your group number - 1 to 5, 6 to 10, 11 to 15, etc. So everyone is lined up, usually other people ask your number and you get in the correct order voluntarily. Then they call 1 to 30 and everyone boards single file. I guess if someone was way off they may say something.

I like the new way, it beats having to camp out. I was lucky, I had A41 going down and A25 coming back.