What's the difference between a-list and a-list preferred?


What's the difference between a-list and a-list preferred? Southwest A-List Preferred status benefits. The biggest difference between A-List and A-List Preferred is with the latter, you earn way more points per flight booked with Southwest, which means you'll rack up points toward future flights even faster. Additionally, you'll get free in-flight Wi-Fi.


Is a list better than early bird?

A-list will ALWAYS yield a better boarding position than Early Bird - unless the ticket happens to be booked less than 24 hours in advance, SW assigns boarding positions in the following order: A List preferred, followed by A-List, followed by Early Bird.


Do Southwest card holders get early bird check-in?

Early Bird Check-in: Available for free to Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus, Premier and Business Premier credit card holders only. With either card, you will get 2 Early Bird Check Ins per year.


How do you get Rapid Rewards points without flying?

  1. Earn more points with everyday purchases. Use the Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card3 and shop with our partners. ...
  2. Check out Rapid Rewards promotions. Take advantage of our latest flight deals and partner promotions. ...
  3. Get the most out of your Rapid Rewards membership. ...
  4. Buy, gift, and transfer points.


How often can you ask for drinks in first class?

You can have as many drinks as you want (unless the FA believes that you are intoxicated and should not be served any more), you can have what you want from the snack basket, just be reasonable and don't empty it, and yes, it is OK to use a call button, but usually FAs are around often enough and will ask you whether ...


Is 3 credit cards too many?

If your goal is to get or maintain a good credit score, two to three credit card accounts, in addition to other types of credit, are generally recommended. This combination may help you improve your credit mix. Lenders and creditors like to see a wide variety of credit types on your credit report.


How much is 7500 Southwest points?

Southwest Rapid Rapid Rewards Priority benefits The Southwest Priority card offers the following benefits: Anniversary bonus: Each year on your card-opening anniversary, you'll receive 7,500 Rapid Rewards points, worth about $112, based on TPG's valuations.


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.


What is the difference between upgraded boarding and early bird check-in?

Customers can add EarlyBird Check-In to their reservation up to 36 hours prior to a flight's scheduled departure, when it is available. Upgraded Boarding guarantees an A1-A15 boarding position and, when available, can be added to a reservation up to 30 minutes before a flight's scheduled departure.


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.


How do I get priority boarding on Southwest?

How to get Southwest priority boarding
  1. Purchase EarlyBird Check-In.
  2. Purchase Upgraded Boarding.
  3. Book the right fare class.
  4. Carry select Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cards.
  5. Reach elite status with Southwest.
  6. Travel as a family.
  7. Use your military benefits.


Can my wife board with me on Southwest?

Travel Companions Can Now Board With Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred Members. Anyone on the SAME RESERVATION (that means you'll have the same confirmation number) on Southwest Airlines as someone who holds elite status with Southwest (called A-List or A-List Preferred) can now board with the elite status member.