SW Airlines Check-In

[Goofy Lover 24]

Good Afternoon! Long time watcher, first time poster. Thanks for all of the great advice and tips. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for us, we are staying at Pop Century the week of July 20-27th, and flying Southwest Airlines. I know they aren't eligible for the express airline check-in, but want to make sure that our party of 6 can check in for the flight 24 hours in advance. Does anyone know how we will be able to do this? Will the hotel concierge be able to go on line for us?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Disney Crazy Debbie]

I don't know about POP but when I stayed at the BCR in 2006 there was a flight check-in kiosh in the lobby. You could probably call the resort and they would be able to help you so you'd know prior to leaving for WDW.

 

[Sandi]

We've stayed at POP a few times. You will enjoy it. One time we were there, we were eligible for RAC (I think it was United), but they were having computer troubles and couldn't print our boarding passes. I went to POP's registration desk and explained the problem and they printed our boarding passes with no problem.

That being said, you really need to check in with SW at the 24 hour mark so you have a better chance of getting A boarding passes. If you have a web enabled cell phone or a Blackberry (or similar mobile device), you can check in for your flight from anywhere. We were at Epcot 24 hours before our SW flight in April and I checked in for our flight while we were watching street performers in the UK. It was beautiful. Here is some helpful information from SW's website:

Southwest Airlines Wireless Access puts you closer to the travel information you need while you are on the road and away from your computer. You can access several key southwest.com features via your web-enabled mobile device.

Web-enabled Mobile Devices (Help/FAQ)

Available at mobile.southwest.com

Flight Checkin - Check in now and print your boarding pass at the kiosk later!
Cancel Boarding Passes
Southwest Airlines Contact Information
Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy

Finally, I have heard that people have had good luck going to guest services at any resort or park and they've been able to do computer check in.

 

[Maxie86]

to the Dis. The lobby concierge can check you in, or if you are not at your resort you can also check in at guest services at one of the parks, or you can have someone at home check in for you. You will be assigned your ABC group when you check in, you don't have to print your boarding passes when you check in. The lobby concierge can print them later or you can print them at the airport.