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How To Get Preferred Seating On Southwest. Now you can be one of the first on the plane by upgrading on the day of travel. To earn Southwest A-List Preferred status you need to fly 50 qualifying one-way flights or earn 70000 tier qualifying points in a calendar year. Boarding assignments are given in the order that you check-in for the flight. Another family from the US.
As you say you know exactly what order youre going to board. While the first fifteen seats are generally reserved for premium fare classes frequent fliers and paid upgrades most positions are assigned in order of check-in time. Southwest-operated flights have open seating. I think Southwest actually has the best and calmest actual boarding process. Southwest operates three versions of the Boeing 737 the 737-300 737-500 and 737-700. We often still get windows at that time but yes towards the back of the plane.
Preboarding is available for Customers who have a specific seating need to accommodate their disability andor need assistance in boarding the aircraft or stowing an assistive device If you are checking bags you can ask about these options at the ticket counter or ask the gate agent at the gate.
As you say you know exactly what order youre going to board. Essentially youll earn A-List Preferred status if you fly 25 round-trips a year thats just over 2 round-trip flights per month. Being patient checking in as early as possible and keeping your cool are probably the best ways to find a good seat on a Southwest flight. When available Upgraded Boarding allows you to secure a position in the A1 A15 boarding group for just 30 40 or 50 per flight depending on your itinerary. Another family from the US. Southwest Airlines lets you earn A-List and A-List Preferred status by flying with the airline.