How do I check-in with Southwest Airlines?
How do I check-in with Southwest Airlines? Flight Check-In Online Beginning 24 hours prior to departure, from Southwest.com® or the Southwest® app, select “Check in.” Enter the confirmation number and first and last name of a Passenger on the itinerary, and click “Check in” (for desktop) or “Retrieve reservation” (for the Southwest app or mobile website).
How do I get a or B boarding on Southwest?
You will be assigned a boarding group (A, B, or C) and position (1-60+) upon check in. Your unique group and position combination (for example: A35) will be displayed on your boarding pass and represents a reserved spot in the boarding group at the gate.
What documents do I need to check-in online?
In order to check-in online you will need your flight details, your PNR (aka booking number or confirmation number) and your passport number, if you are on an international flight. You also need to know the number of bags you'll be checking in.
Will Southwest automatically check me in?
If EarlyBird Check-In® is available, we'll automatically check you in and assign your boarding position within 36 hours of your flight's departure - that's 12 hours before general boarding positions become available.
When should you print your boarding pass?
When flying, print your boarding pass as early as possible. Checking in early saves your seat and prevents getting bumped to a different flight. About 24 hours prior to your flight, your airline will email you saying that it's time to check in.
Can I get my boarding pass on my phone?
A mobile boarding pass is an electronic document on a personal mobile device that allows you to go through security and board your flight. It's generated and provided using our mobile channels on iOS, Android, and our mobile website.
How early should I arrive for a Southwest flight?
It's recommended that you arrive at least two hours before your scheduled departure time. Though, some airports may recommend more than two hours before. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time, so you can get through TSA with time to spare.
What is the fastest way to check-in on Southwest?
If you purchase EarlyBird Check-In, we'll automatically check you in and reserve your boarding position 36 hours before you flight's departure. This is before our general 24-hour check-in begins.
What is the disadvantage of online check-in?
If you check in before receiving a negative test result, it could be tricky to get a refund if you are then unlucky enough to test positive. There have been instances where airlines and third parties have refused to refund a seat for COVID positive passengers after they have already checked in online.
Do I need to print my boarding pass if I checked in online?
Online check-in lets you check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. You can also choose to have a link to your boarding pass emailed to your mobile device.
Do I need hard copy of boarding pass?
Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.
How do I get my boarding pass?
There are several ways to get a boarding pass. You can get it on the airline's website and print it on paper. Or pull it up on your phone in the airline's app. You can also print it at the airport.