What questions does Southwest ask for preboarding?

What questions does Southwest ask for preboarding? When a Customer requests to preboard, our Employees will ask 1) do you need assistance boarding the aircraft? and/or 2) do you have a specific seating need to accommodate your disability?

Is Group B good for Southwest?

B boarding group: This is the next best boarding group to be in if you want the chance to select a seat you can live with. However, being near the beginning of the B group is a lot better than the end.

Do you have to ask to preboard?

Just let them know you would like to request preboarding due to a disability that requires a specific seat. They aren't supposed to ask what your disability is. They're only supposed to ask if you need assistance during boarding, a specific seat, or extra time to board.

Does Southwest allow early boarding autism?

If you have paid for upgrades in the past for this reason, request refunds from Southwest and explain that you were attempting to preboard. You do not have to disclose the disability nor discuss it in any way. Simply self identify and you will be permitted to preboard.

Is it worth it to pay for early boarding on Southwest?

If you'd rather have money in your pocket than landing the seat of your choice, it's probably worth it to skip EarlyBird Check-In. Budget-minded group travelers. While $15 to $25 may not seem like much to pay for early boarding, it can quickly add up if you're traveling with a group.

How do I get A1 A15 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. If a Customer did not originally purchase a Business Select fare but wants guaranteed A1-A15 boarding, they can upgrade their flight to Business Select.

Can you board Southwest early if you have anxiety?

Southwest allows preboarding only for customers who 1) need a specific seat on the plane, or 2) need assistance boarding the plane. If you find that having a specific seat helps with your anxiety, that would be a way for you to preboard.

Can diabetics Preboard Southwest?

Pre-boarding with Diabetes Anyone in your travel party can also pre-board with you. All you have to do is wait for the TSA agent to call for pre-boarding for eligible people with disabilities and walk up to the desk and scan your boarding pass.

Do you have to be in uniform to preboard Southwest?

Because letting uniformed military members preboard is a courtesy for those traveling on orders. If you are not uniformed, you should not have the ability to preboard with an ID card.

What boarding position does early bird check-in get you?

While EarlyBird Check-In doesn't guarantee an A boarding position, it improves your seat selection options to help you get your favorite seat. Please remember, EarlyBird Check-In is subject to availability.

Is Preboarding first class?

Fliers who qualify for preboarding get on the plane before all other travelers, including first-class passengers. So, if you are eligible, you can get settled in your seat before the regular boarding process begins.

Does early bird check you in automatically?

EarlyBird Check-In® If you purchase EarlyBird Check-In, we'll automatically check you in and reserve your boarding position 36 hours before you flight's departure.

What qualifies you 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.

How do I get priority boarding on Southwest?

How do you ask for Preboard?

At the check in or gate, you simply state that you need to pre-board for medical reasons and need a specific seat, and show your ID. They cannot ask specifics of why you need to pre-board, but this covers enough to be able to pre-board on Southwest.

Does Southwest know if you board out of order?

When you scan it the computer the agent is monitoring shows your boarding position. Whether the agent chooses to act on it or not is up to them. Typically if you're really out of position (like a B while A's are boarding) they will ask you to step aside and board when called.

How does Southwest early board work?

EarlyBird Check-In Customers will have their boarding positions reserved beginning 36 hours prior to their flight's scheduled local departure time. Boarding passes can be accessed beginning 24 hours prior to the flight's scheduled local departure time.

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.