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re: Southwest Airlines - changes coming (assigned seats)

Posted on 7/25/24 at 6:49 am to
Posted by Koach K
Member since Nov 2016
4609 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 6:49 am to
So no more cattle call…interesting.
Posted by weptiger
Georgia
Member since Feb 2007
11253 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 6:53 am to
You are starting to see the impact of Elliott and their activism in threatening a takeover of SWA.
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49492 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 6:54 am to
quote:

I’m the customer who complains about incessant layovers and terrible snack options.
Buy a bag of M&M's from the gas station, fatty
This post was edited on 7/25/24 at 6:58 am
Posted by Hetfield
Dallas
Member since Jun 2013
8530 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 6:56 am to
When do they start assigning seats? I read the article, but it didn't mention a date. I have already booked flight through March of next year.
Posted by RealDawg
Dawgville
Member since Nov 2012
10737 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:00 am to
Flew them heavy for a couple years, if you got the A list seating all was good. Not Delta but better than the Spirits. Always had flight options.

The non assigned just makes the luggage (people bringing in too much shite) and seating for people on late a bit chaotic.
Posted by sicboy
Because Awesome
Member since Nov 2010
78745 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:00 am to
TIL SW didn't assign seats.
Posted by NotoriousFSU
Atlanta, GA
Member since Oct 2008
11381 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:01 am to
I live in Atlanta and prefer Delta because there’s always direct flights available. I’m sure that’s more towards your point about location. My travels for work take me all over the country, mostly Seattle. It’s already a 5 hour plus flight, which can take as long as if not more than 12 hours to get there after one or two layovers. That’s absurd. I can find flights on Delta within $100 of the cost difference so SW isn’t winning any favor considering I would lose a day of work in exchange for such a minute difference in price. Plus, the worst part is the return flights from SEA to ATL they schedule between 5am and 7am with layovers that end up arriving in Atlanta at midnight. We can agree to disagree, because our experiences are certainly different, but I’m not out of line.
This post was edited on 7/25/24 at 7:05 am
Posted by Doctor Grind
Las Vegas
Member since Jan 2022
229 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:02 am to
I'd rather walk then take buttwest
Posted by Jyrdis
TD Premium Member Level III
Member since Aug 2015
13111 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:03 am to
One thing I don’t see mentioned in that excerpt is the amount of fake preboarders that Southwest deals with. That has led to a lot of dissatisfaction with the customer base.
Posted by NotoriousFSU
Atlanta, GA
Member since Oct 2008
11381 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:03 am to
6’1 180

Good try ya count.

I’m just suggesting they add more variety.
Posted by MyRockstarComplex
The airport
Member since Nov 2009
4457 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:07 am to
They should LOOK at their customers and spread those dividers further apart.

I had to fly SW on Tuesday since Delta shite the bed, and only 2.5 fat fricks were able to stand in the A1-5 space. Over 10 people in wheelchairs boarded ahead of that with their extended families, so why even bother paying the extra $40 for advance boarding?
Posted by redneck
Los Suenos, Costa Rica
Member since Dec 2003
54019 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:08 am to
quote:

It’s me. I’m the customer who complains about incessant layovers and terrible snack options.


complaining about snacks? are you 12 years old? Eat before you get on the plane like an adult
Posted by Lsut81
Member since Jun 2005
82869 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:08 am to
quote:

One thing I don’t see mentioned in that excerpt is the amount of fake preboarders that Southwest deals with. That has led to a lot of dissatisfaction with the customer base.


100%… if they solved this, I’d bet the 80% unhappy with no assigned seats would drop below 50% and save them some money.

Should require a doc note to pre board. Exact reason for my jet bridge Jesus comment. People are cured of their ills once they get past the gate agent
Posted by tigerbait3488
River Ridge
Member since Dec 2007
11053 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:08 am to
Rockstar Complex hit it on the head. You pay the extra money for early bird but they let 10-15 handicap people in first, then they let families with small children in, then its A. Wtf are we paying early bird for?
This post was edited on 7/25/24 at 7:10 am
Posted by TigerMan327
Elsewhere
Member since Feb 2011
5814 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:09 am to
quote:

For flights I've searched, they are always the cheapest


You must be searching in the wrong spot padnuhh.

I fly very frequently and rarely use Southwest bc they are almost always more expensive
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49492 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:10 am to
quote:


6’1 180

Good try ya count.
so you're 5'11" 200


Still, the snacks are the easiest thing in the world to remedy
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
34789 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:11 am to
Maybe they'll upgrade their shitty IT.
Posted by redneck
Los Suenos, Costa Rica
Member since Dec 2003
54019 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:12 am to
quote:

I fly very frequently and rarely use Southwest bc they are almost always more expensive


I mean it all depends on the routes you fly. I mainly fly to Saints away games and FLL. SW out of MSY is usually the least expensive assuming you book well in advance.
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49492 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:13 am to
quote:

My travels for work take me all over the country, mostly Seattle.
In all fairness, SW thrives in 2ish hour flights. It's what they specialize in. From MSY to Houston, Chicago, DC, Miami, etc

Going cross country, it pays to pony up for a few more amenities
Posted by Klondikekajun
Member since Jun 2020
1408 posts
Posted on 7/25/24 at 7:14 am to
quote:

They swap out planes so much, you know there are going to be flights booked on new system that end up on non-upgraded planes.


I guess it depends on their definition of upgrade…
Premier might just be the first 10 rows and extra peanuts.
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