![]() I understand I shouldn’t get A1-15 but don’t understand why I don’t get automatically checked in at 36 hours since he chose Business Select. When we booked though, it says I have to wait til 24 hours to check in. It said both parties would be automatically checked in at 36 hours. I had read that the companion would board with the A List Preferred customer during their boarding, but not if they purchased Business Select, which I understand. My boyfriend is A List Preferred but selected Business Select and booked companion for me. You’ll get the hang of it sooner or later, especially with the help of Southwest’s friendly employees.Īnd while I know many of you want to get aboard the aircraft early to secure overhead bin space, remember that Southwest lets you check-in two bags for FREE.We just booked my first companion pass flight. And as confusing as it sounds, trust me, it isn’t that bad. The Southwest Airline’s boarding process is a strange, new way of traveling by air for many of us Hawaii residents. Southwest Airlines Boarding Process, Final Thoughts You might get some flack from unexperienced Southwest fliers, but I hear this is pretty normal for regulars. Oh, and if you’re running late and your boarding group is or has already gone, walk to the front of the line and scan your boarding pass. I don’t know, but I’m assuming Group B is even more simple with a single line of B1-30, and another line of B31-B60. So, instead, they have you line-up in Groups A1-15, then A16-30, and finally A31-60. There, they don’t have all of the columns available. After you hand-in your pass, you walk out to and onto the plane. Once you have your pass, you walk out through the fenced area and return your pass to an employee waiting near the gate in the fence leading to your aircraft. Find your range on the column and stand there until your range is called.īecause there’s only one gate (door) leading to the ramp at Honolulu, you’ll be issued a yellow pass once your ticket is scanned. ![]() At Honolulu, A1-A60 stands on the left side facing the gate, with B1-B60 on the right. When boarding time comes, look at the displays on the first column to determine which side of the column you’ll need to stand. So, when flying out of Honolulu, you’ll see a bunch of columns in front of the gate. But, the overall concept remains largely the same. The Boarding Processįrom what we’ve seen on our two Southwest flights, the boarding process varies from airport to airport. Interestingly, Companion Pass members get no boarding position benefit. ![]() And, finally, if available, you can purchase Upgraded Boarding for $30-$50 at the gate. Rapid Rewards A-List (25 segments or 35,000 qualifying points), and A-List Preferred (50 segments or 70,000 qualifying points) receive free EarlyBird Check-In. This is their most expensive fare type that, not only grants you access to boarding positions A1-A15, but also gives you FlyBy check-in counter access, expedited security, a complimentary premium drink, and accelerated points earnings. You can also buy Southwest’s Business Select fare. That doesn’t guarantee you a boarding position, but automatically checks you in 36 hours before the flight and will give you a Group A or B position. One of those perks is EarlyBird Check-In, which you can pay $15 to $25 for, for each way. Now, I mentioned a few perks that negate the need to psych yourself out over checking-in on-time. And, if you want Group A, you absolutely must check-in right when the window opens. That’s right, Group A goes BEFORE Family Boarding.
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