Southwest - Ticket Question Please Help

[js]

Hi.
I just booked a Southwest flight for my dd's friend after our NYE cruise on RCCL for January 2.
The friend will be flying from FLL to BWI. I purchased the ticket but didn't see where I could select
a seat. Does this mean it is a free for all? I actually don't mind where they sit but I am just hoping
since I purchased the seat, it means there is a seat for her friend. Is that correct?

The fare I purchased was the Anytime flight.

We live in NY and I have never flown SW so never follow the threads about them. Thank you very much.

 

[supersnoop]

https://www.southwest.com/html/travel-experience/boarding-your-flight/

 

[anonymousegirl]

Southwest does not do assigned seating. Instead, when you friend checks in online she will be given a boarding position. A group is the first 60 people, B is the second 60 people, and C is the rest. The plane is boarded with medical pre-boards first, then group A, then SOMETIMES a family boarding group for children under the age of 4. Then group B and then group C. Once a passenger enters the plane, he or she may choose any open seat.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

You really should familiarize yourself with an airline's policies before buying a ticket. It may save you from some later unpleasant surprises.