swa newbie!!! Please help me understand the fares

[littleprissboutique]

Hey all,,,

SWA newbie here. I need some help understanding the online fares. If I get a internet fare or a fun fare----WILL I FLY? I have watched the TV show, and I see that some people get put on stand by. I will be flying out of Nashville TN, and I need to know if I get to the airport three hours before hand,,,,will I get a seat??? Will SWA let me check in and print my passes for my return flight? I am a Delta vet, but dont want to chance it with the strike....


Thanks a bunch...

Jessica

 

[wee-haggis]

Hey all,,,

SWA newbie here. I need some help understanding the online fares. If I get a internet fare or a fun fare----WILL I FLY? I have watched the TV show, and I see that some people get put on stand by. I will be flying out of Nashville TN, and I need to know if I get to the airport three hours before hand,,,,will I get a seat??? Will SWA let me check in and print my passes for my return flight? I am a Delta vet, but dont want to chance it with the strike....


Thanks a bunch...

Jessica

the only way you can absolutely guarantee getting a seat is to print your boarding pass online 24 hours before the flight and snag yourself an "A" pass.
Most B and C passes will be OK....but its the straggler C pass folk who will be affected (if anyone). You can print your passes at the Southwest desk,but its recommended you do this in advance before getting to the airport.

 

[jimmiej]

The type of fare you buy doesn't have anything to do with whether you get a seat. It all has to do with getting your boarding pass & showing up at a reasonable amount of time before the flight leaves. The people on "Airline" are either drunk or they show up five minutes before departure.

SWA's website has a link (travel services?) that shows you when you should arrive for each airport.

My advice? Check in & print your boarding pass(es) at home up to 24 hours in advance. Then get to the airport about two hours prior. We've flown SWA to WDW several times.