sw seats

[mumeof3]

okay I understand the whole{A}{B}{C}thing but can anyone tell me are there 2 seats/ 2 seats or 3 seats /3seats???meaning we have 9 people with 5 being kids and we want to atleast have 2 sitting together because it's the first time for 3 kids flying,also if I get {A}sitting do you find people friendly enough to switch so you can sit with your child?I mean I really dont care where we sit just as long as we can be sit next to one other person we are going with{meaning the kids}

 

[salmoneous]

All SW planes are 3x3. If you have A passes, there's a good chance all 9 of you can sit together, though maybe at the back of the plane. Even if all 9 don't get to sit together, it is almost certain that every kid will get to sit with an adult.

In general, people don't want to switch so that a big group can sit together. But people will usually switch to allow a lone child to sit next to their parent - though sometimes the FA's have to bribe people into switching with drink coupons. Again - should't be a problem with A or even B passes.

 

[DisFan331]

Mumeof3,
If there are kids 5 or under, you will be allowed to preboard and then would be able to seat the kids together. This worked very well for us last November. Also, the rows are 3x3.

 

[mumeof3]

Mumeof3,
If there are kids 5 or under, you will be allowed to preboard and then would be able to seat the kids together. This worked very well for us last November. Also, the rows are 3x3.

thanks for the info,we have no one under 5 but glad the seats are 3

 

[DisFan331]

The families in the A line all seemed to get seats together anyways. Just be sure to print your boarding passes out the day before your flight. Also, they will print them out for you at the front desk at the resort as well. Then you can have A seats for the flight home too. Good luck

 

[mirlow]

Mumeof3,
If there are kids 5 or under, you will be allowed to preboard and then would be able to seat the kids together. This worked very well for us last November. Also, the rows are 3x3.

Does this mean our whole family gets to preboard? We are a family of five with a 5,8,11 yr old. Does this mean I don't need to worry about getting an A boarding pass? This is our first time flying SW and I'm clueless. When you board the plane do you find a seat anywhere? Does the front of the plane fill up first? It just seems to me that the boarding process would take a long time?

 

[airline2]

Southwest has now changed the preboarding to only under the age of 4

 

[mirlow]

Southwest has now changed the preboarding to only under the age of 4

Ok so I need to get an A boarding pass, but I'm still curious about my other question? Do you find a seat wherever you want or do they try to fill up the back of the plane first? I guess it doesn't really matter I was just curious? I've been reading about how the lines form early out at PHL. It seems like you would be ok with not waiting in the line if you have an A ticket? How long do you get to the airport before your flight when flying on SW and (hopefully) getting an A boarding pass?

 

[goofy4tink]

I checkin online asap with SW. Then I have my A pass. If you do that you really don't need to line up with the rest of the A people. You should have no problem finding seats together even if you are at the end of the A line. Yes, you will be towards the back of the plane, but you can find seats together.
And yes, people who preboard fill up the front first. I've never been able to see the point....you board first, then rush to get off the plane so you can get your bags. Well, those people are always standing at the carousel, waiting for their bags when I get there! If you have just carryon, it doesn't make much difference either way. The thing that is nice with the preboarders, and to be honest I hadn't thought of this before, but you get to sit way behind those kids that are going to be more prone to cry, fuss, kick, etc.

Oh, I get to the airport 2 hrs. before my flight....doesn't make a difference which airline I'm flying with.

 

[salmoneous]

People almost allways fill the front seats first on SW flights.

There is little reason to wait in line if you have A passes (many frequent SW flyers scratch their heads and wonder why those people are in line waiting). I usually board at the end of the A's, which not only keeps me from waiting in line, but let's me choose who to sit near.

How early you need to be at the airport depends upon the airport and when you are flying. Suggest you start a new thread.

 

[slruud]

We line up near the front of the A line to try to score 2 of the 4 first class seats on the plane..those on the exit rows over the wings. For a long flight, 3.5 hours to MCO, it's nice to have lots of leg room.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Ok so I need to get an A boarding pass, but I'm still curious about my other question? Do you find a seat wherever you want or do they try to fill up the back of the plane first?

If by "they" you mean Southwest, no. They simply want the plane boarded as quickly and efficiently as possible. If your "they" means the other passengers, yeah, probably. Like Goofy4Tink said, some people just seem to HAVE to be able to jump off the plane so they can wait at the luggage carousel
The further you move toward the back of the plane, even with "A" boarding passes, the more likely it is that all nine of you will be able to sit together (see fervent plea, below). So the front of the plane lands a second or so before the back, big deal

Fervent plea to large parties: When possible, especially with young children, please try to seat adults from your party directly in front of children in your party who may tend to kick the back of the seat in front of them... for three hours... Your consideration is appreciated.

 

[Pinnie]

some people just seem to HAVE to be able to jump off the plane so they can wait at the luggage carousel

OR They are like me. Making a tight connection like I did 2 weeks ago from DTW-BNA-SAT. I had 30 minutes from landing at BNA to take off for SAT. We got out of DTW late on top of it. You better believe I booked it off that plane and to the next gate!

pinnie

 

[87Heel]

Southwest at PHL seems to be a bit crazier with the lines. Preboard, A, B, and C have all been lining up the last few times I've been there, so it's just a mass of bodies there. It's hard to see where the A line is.

 

[mumeof3]

Fervent plea to large parties: When possible, especially with young children, please try to seat adults from your party directly in front of children in your party who may tend to kick the back of the seat in front of them... for three hours... Your consideration is appreciated.

great idea considering my one child is ADD but will be on his meds

 

[byoung]

Don't we love the seating from SW.

 

[ducklite]

some people just seem to HAVE to be able to jump off the plane so they can wait at the luggage carousel

And some of us have only a carry on and are out of the airport before the back rows are off the plane.

Anne

 

[ObsessedwithWDW]

OK I have a question I am flying Southwest for the first time in September.....are there no assigned seats????????? SO CONFUSED!!!

 

[DonnaL]

goofy4tink.......one of the reasons I love SW no assigned seating policy is exactly as you stated........if you choose you can sit farther back from any tired, weepy children. Not that I have anything against little ones ......we have a five year old grandson and I raised three of my own and enjoy(ed) travelling with all of them......but, sometimes when I travel now I do enjoy traveling without children......my own or anyone else's. With assigned seating you get what you get ........you have no idea who may be seated next to, in front of, or behind you.....all three could be parties with young children.

 

[jimmiej]

Look here for a SWA seat diagram:

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Southwest_Airlines/Southwest_Airlines_Boeing_737-300.php