Southwest tests a new boarding system (Winging It)

Southwest tests a new boarding system

Southwest is testing a new procedure at San Antonio International Airport that let's passengers board flights in the order in which they check in. The experiment is aimed at cutting down on the way passengers now start forming the A, B or C lines long before they actually board, creating severe traffic jams in the gate area. Seats are still unreserved -- that's something Southwest is still looking at changing. The airline hasn't made any announcements about the test we can find, but the San Antonio Express-News had a story about it this morning. Read all about it here.

Posted by Tom Belden on August 8, 2007 11:03 AM | Permalink

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EJ:

I'm glad to hear this. I avoid flying Southwest because I hate unassigned seats and standing in line like cattle. Orlando flights are the worst -- even with an "A" or "B" pass, if you're not first in line, you'll be stuck in a bad seat because all of the families with children can preboard, regardless of the letter on their pass.

Posted by EJ | August 8, 2007 4:45 PM

Posted on August 8, 2007 16:45

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