Flying with Southwest Airlines for the First Time: A Beginner's Guide

Are you a first time flyer with Southwest Airlines? Don’t worry, I have you covered. In this video, I will take you through everything you need to know before your first flight. From the time you book your ticket all the way through the unique way Southwest does their boarding process. A special welcome for those of you with Angel Flight! I hope you find this video helpful to you.

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📔 Show Notes and Resources📔

Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:53 How to find your confirmation number
1:23 Luggage types and size requirements plus the 3-1-1 rule
4:12 Different ways you can check-in for your flight
4:47 Importance of checking in 24 hours before your flight
5:52 How to check-in for your flight using the app
8:00 How to digitally check your luggage
8:32 How to check-in for your flight on the website and get your boarding pass
10:35 Preparing to go to the Airport
11:59 Requesting Special Assistance
13:07 How early to arrive at the airport
13:38 How to use the Southwest Airline's kiosk and check your bags
15:54 What to expect when going through TSA security
17:38 Southwest boarding process

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About: In this video, Ben walks you through step by step the entire process for a Southwest Airlines Flight. From the time you book your ticket, all the way through the boarding process. Learn about the size and weight requirements for luggage, how to read and receive your boarding pass, how to use the kiosk and how the boarding process works.

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[BenDreamVacations]

Let me know what questions I can help answer.

[carolbenavidez]

@BenDreamVacations This month I flew for the first time in over 30 years. Was terrified of the entire process. My daughter hooked me up with your videos, which were SO detailed. Watched them over and over again which led to SUCCESS! Thank you SO much!! 💖

[toma]

I am so glad I watched this video. It's very clear on procedures and is much better than the assorted emails Southwest sends out in the days after you make your reservation and again in the days before your flight. This video makes it all very logical.

[DM-msis]

Just wanted to say THANKYOU SO MUCH for making this video. I dont fly that often and have never flown Southwest. I will soon be taking my first flight with Southwest. Your video covered everything. GOD BLESS

[terrenceferguson]

This video was very helpful. I flew southeast back in 2015, so I needed this refresher for sure!!

[lwrpebk]

Flying tomorrow from STL to Dallas Lovefield on southwest. Bought the early bird check in. We got group A position 35 and 36. I'd say I think we got a good group. So I am beyond happy

[adriana_draco]

thank you! i have my first plane ride in 2 days and this really helped❤!

[TyraTakes]

My family fly’s tomorrow and this was the best video I have come across. I feel confident flying with children after watching this.

[wryterzblock]

What a helpful video! I've flown Southwest a long time ago but will be doing it solo this year so this really came in handy. Thank you!

[jackheris]

Very good video for people who don't fly much.

[gracehe-wy]

Your are my life saver!! Thank you so much for making such a straightforward and detailed video!

[natashasuarezzsuarez]

Thanks very helpful as a first time flyer

[arnkriegbaum]

the section on boarding was very helpful. thanks

[coolrich]

Big THANK YOU here as well. I used to travel regularly, but for business and never flew Southwest. Now that I'm retired, I rarely fly. We are flying tomorrow on Southwest and I didn't know what to expect. This video was super helpful. Thanks again!!

[alamogeorge]

Thanks for the video. I think that people who fly Southwest all the time forget how different it is from other airlines. You can debate good or bad but it's different. Now that we're working on getting a companion pass we will be flying them a lot more. Thanks for the run-through.

[angeladevoted]

Thank, thank you, thank you. Only second time flying to the states and first flight with South West. You have helped me so much . I was so intimidated. This video is a big help. I will be watching it again. 🇨🇦♥️

[laurencethorn]

Great video, very informative, I'm flying Southwest for the first time in a few months and it answered a lot of questions, many thanks!

[angelflightvideo]

Thank you Ben! This is such a wonderful videos for our passengers flying Southwest to their far away medical appointments!

[chelseajohnson]

This video has relieved so much of my anxiety. I did the early bird, and so i dont have to check in 24 hours early, i caught that, but what about bag check in prior to arrival? How much earlier do we get to board the plane. This is stressing me out 😂

[nicolechestnut]

This was awesome! Really helps with the anxiety over my 1st flight coming up soon!!!