What is the new southwest airlines seating arrangement?

Answer 1

If you're talking about how they now board their flights, here's the answer: they still don't have assigned seating, but they changed the rules a month or so ago to cut down on the long, long lines that would wrap around the gate, and the general feeling of what became known as the "cattle call" arrangement.

When you check in, you'll still be given an A, B, or C on your boarding pass, just like in the old days. In addition, however, you'll also be given a number (so you'll see A4 or B39 or C17 or whatever on your boarding pass.) What this shows is that your place in line is already established, so that there's no need to line up in advance, like people used to do in order to get on the plane first. When it's time to board, specific groups will be invited to do so in sections of five, starting (of course) with the As. So now you don't just have to keep any eye on whether you're an A, B, or C, but whether you're an A5, a B16, or a C29--all of it will influence when you get on the plane.

For Southwest's explanation (it might be a bit clearer than mine!) and a bunch of FAQs, look here: http://www.southwest.com/help/boardingschool/faq.html

Hope this helps!
--Holly

Answer 2

Northwest serves small cities, Southwest does not... so in case you want to fly out of your place of origin airport, Northwest is your perfect wager... Northwest is in specific situations greater high priced... Southwest will attempt to trick you into thinking that the tickets are extremely decrease priced whilst extremely, you're identifying to purchase a one way cost ticket... besides... additionally, Southwest does not have top quality if that hobbies you... Do your analyze and chosen the single that perfect suits fee, wanted departure airport, and wanted trip spot airport...

Answer 3

Well, it depends..