What does Group A mean Southwest?

What does Group A mean Southwest? A Southwest boarding group (either A, B, or C) and position (1-60) will be assigned to you at check-in and it'll be printed on your boarding pass. Group A boards first, then group B, and afterwards group C. If you end up with A1, then it's your lucky day — you'll likely get to be the first passenger on the plane.

How can I tell how many seats are left on a Southwest flight?

If a flight has few seats left, Southwest's website will show the number of seats left below the price in small, red text.

Why does Southwest have open seating?

The open-seating policy has been a Southwest hallmark since its first flight, and the benefits were immediately clear. Numerous studies showed that open seating enabled Southwest to get Customers on planes more quickly and efficiently than its competitors.

Can you see how full a Southwest flight is?

As such, we do not publish flight loads. If for any reason you're uncomfortable traveling in the current environment and would like to discuss the flight load of your upcoming flight, we strongly encourage you to reach out to our Customer Service Department via any of the options below. Email here.

Is a45 a good boarding position on Southwest?

Yes, A45 is a very good number. No worries. There may be 44 people ahead of you but probably less.

How early should you arrive for a Southwest flight?

Southwest recommends arriving at the airport 2hrs before departure for domestic flights, and 3hrs before departure for international flights.

Is Group A good on Southwest?

Southwest boards by boarding group, with groups A and B often getting the best seats.

How many empty seats are on my flight?

Check the airline's app Many airlines provide information such as seat maps that are accessible via their apps and websites before the day of travel. These maps will show you the layout of every seat on the plane and whether it's been booked or not.

Who gets Group A on Southwest?

Purchase a Business Select fare or upgrade to Business Select: Customers who purchase a Business Select fare will get guaranteed A1-A15 boarding.

Can I save a seat for my husband on Southwest?

Saving one middle seat is always fine. Trying to save an aisle or window seat/reserving more than one seat with your stuff is where it crosses the line. I have no problem with someone saving the (middle) seat next to them for a travel partner boarding later in order.

How to increase your chances of getting upgraded on a flight?

What happens if a flight is too full?

If there are not enough passengers who are willing to give up their seats voluntarily, an airline may deny you a seat on an aircraft based on criteria that it establishes, such as the passenger's check-in time, the fare paid by the passenger, or the passenger's frequent flyer status.

Does Southwest ever overbook?

Overselling a flight can occur because of weight restrictions and aircraft type changes. We don't overbook as part of our philosophy of Customer-friendly policies. Will I be compensated for an oversold flight? When appropriate, we'll offer compensation when a flight is in an oversale situation.

Can you save seats on Southwest?

Re: Saving Seats Unfortunately, there's no policy to enforce. Officially, Southwest has no policy for or against seat saving, and in practice actively allows it. Reps will even suggest that passengers save seats for later boarding companions.

Who is eligible for preboard on Southwest?

Preboarding is available for Customers with disabilities who need a specific seat to accommodate a disability, need assistance boarding the aircraft, or need to stow an assistive device.

Does checking in early get you a better seat on Southwest?

Customers who purchase an Anytime fare will automatically be checked in to their flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure—that's 12 hours before our traditional 24-hour check-in. You will receive an earlier boarding position, improved seat selection, and earlier access to overhead bins.