5 Tips Flying Southwest Airlines (How Boarding Works - UPDATED)

Are you curious about what makes Southwest Airlines unique? In this video, I’ll reveal five essential things you need to know before flying with them. From the infamous "cattle call" boarding process to understanding your seat assignment, I've got all the insights covered. Discover how luggage policies work, including their generous allowance for checked bags and carry-ons. Plus, I'll share a valuable tech tip on tracking your luggage during layovers! Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip, these tips will enhance your experience with Southwest Airlines.

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[kennie]

100% agree on bringing an empty sports bottle. Not only do they have water fountain but most major airports have dispensers to fill your personal sports bottle. Also, I always bring some snack bars.

[luckyluciano]

I like to step on my scale first and write my weight down then I step on the scale again carrying my luggage and write the weight down, after that I subtract the two and that’s how I know how much my luggage cost.😂

[HalAtTheMoon]

I just did this. I upgraded on the app for $40. I went from A20 to A05. I got the exit row seat without a seat in front of it. It was a great flight.

[CorinaAguilar-wyvo]

Thank you for this info! I'm flying in a couple of days and haven't flown in 17 years! This was amazing!!! ❤ Thank you again!!

[cathierainwater]

Just added Early Bird to my flight that's coming up in a few days because of this. Thanks!

[leslieanne]

Thank you so much!!! It’s gonna be my first time traveling in 14 years!

[elvialucero]

Thank you for this information. My husband and I are flying this week and we haven’t flown in a long time. I was just wondering does the early bird notify you on your email??

[kkSH]

You can take a water bottle through TSA as long as it’s empty and just fill it at the gates. They have water bottle filling stations everywhere

[charlespowell]

Bought a $5.00 luggage scale from Amazon. Accurate and reliable 😂

[zacharyberger]

I checked in for a southwest flight exactly 24 hours before my flight and I was already in the B group.

[Db_]

Thank you man! I’m going to be flying southwest in a few weeks and now I can know what to expect!

[suzannestirling]

Thank you SO MUCH for explaining their nonsensical boarding process. I wish I had known how it worked before I flew with them 2 months ago. Myself, my husband and my son were in last boarding group and in entirely different rows and YES, just as you said, uncomfortably sandwiched in MIDDLE SEATS!, ,

[adntigger]

Counterpoint: The middle seats in the back are actually the safest seats in the plane in the event of a crash, if that's a concern of yours.

[yo_its_javi]

Great vid 👍I appreciate the practical tips. Thank you 🙏

[terriestafford]

Oh my gosh, thanks so much for the information 😊.

[washandawashington]

You are so cool! Thank you so much for this video. I'm going to fly for the first time. I'm nervous. It's overwhelming (parking, booking, TSA, etc.). I am clueless. I've been watching videos before I book.
I have narrowed the flight to Monday morning at 6 AM. Can I check-in before Sunday at 6 AM?
If I buy the Early Bird automatic checkin, do they get put ahead of flyers that are checking in online? Or is it still better to check-in myself? Thanks again. You are helping so much! :)

[LuluyaTekle-pu]

Hello! I have one question: if I am bringing 2 checked bags, 1 carry on and personal item how big can my personal item be? Can it be a school sized backpack or just as small as a small camera bag? If I have a normal carry on suitcase, can I add a school sized backpack as my personal item?

[SueMiller-ju]

I just. Booked and added early bird. Does it give early bird for each leg?

[srh]

They are changing the seating next year I heard. I’m worried my kids will get seats not next to me!

[Javachacin]

I don’t understand getting there 2 hours before? I thought they board like 30 min before since the boarding system is so efficient? That’s a deal breaker for me