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Post by holly on Apr 14, 2015 4:55:34 GMT
We were in boarding group B about mid way and our whole family, 5 of us, sat in the same row. We were coming off a cruise ship and didn't check in 24hrs before. My DS gave up his seat to a lady so she could sit with her son, he offered. Proud mom moment there. He was 16.
I'd give up for a small child but I don't give my seat up for grown adults wanting to sit together. I've seen couples get upset because they can't sit right next to each other. Many times they would only be a row or two apart but I've heard them ask people to move. Sorry, I won't move in that instance. I've sat away from my husband and my kids and I survived the flight.
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 14, 2015 7:18:55 GMT
Oh, and if you get a seat separate from your two year old, and no one will switch with you, just hand them your diaper bag and tell them good luck! LOL I did this once with my 4 year old DD. It was Christmas time and for whatever reason, we didn't have seat assignments. No worries, I thought. Someone will switch. Nope. I handed some 50 year old guy juice boxes, books, Polly Pockets, etc and told him good luck. And warned him that DD will spill the juice box--I had a big stain on my pants from earlier. He huffed and bitched and finally moved. To the exact same seat a few rows away. I have no idea why he wanted his seat so darn badly. The flight attendant said they can't make people move from an assigned seat. And this was years ago, long before they had paid upgrades for the "good seats." |
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Post by Laurie on Apr 14, 2015 15:01:04 GMT
Ugh mid-June we are flying via Southwest. When am I able to pay the upgrade fee? Now or during that 24 hour window?
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Post by myshelly on Apr 14, 2015 15:35:31 GMT
Ugh mid-June we are flying via Southwest. When am I able to pay the upgrade fee? Now or during that 24 hour window? We paid it when we booked our tickets. I'm sure you could do it now if you call. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 14, 2015 16:36:22 GMT
Ugh mid-June we are flying via Southwest. When am I able to pay the upgrade fee? Now or during that 24 hour window? The early upgrade window for checking in starts at 36 hours before the flight, so you can do it before then. If you go online and login to your southwest account you should be able to pay for early-bird check in right now. But you have to remember to still check in early 36 hours before your flight. |
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Apr 14, 2015 19:04:42 GMT
I wouldn't move because I always pay for the upgraded, more-room-available seats at the front of the plane. I don't get a refund if I move and I see no reason why I should be expected to plan for and pay for a more comfortable seat and have to take a less comfortable seat.
And frankly, I'd hand your toys, juices, etc right back to you or throw them on the floor. Your kid; your problem. Not mine. You can make me sit next to your kid but I'll be damned if I feed or entertain them. then again, I've never flown South West. But I would not change on any of the assigned seat airlines I do fly on.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 19:39:30 GMT
I wouldn't move because I always pay for the upgraded, more-room-available seats at the front of the plane. I don't get a refund if I move and I see no reason why I should be expected to plan for and pay for a more comfortable seat and have to take a less comfortable seat. And frankly, I'd hand your toys, juices, etc right back to you or throw them on the floor. Your kid; your problem. Not mine. You can make me sit next to your kid but I'll be damned if I feed or entertain them. then again, I've never flown South West. But I would not change on any of the assigned seat airlines I do fly on. All the seats are the same on SW, Lauren. So, you could move or not move and experience the same amount of personal space. Just be sure to bring along your Knee Defender as you do, and you'll be fine. Also, there is no way, no how, an airline would take flight with a TODDLER seated away from his/her parent. Ludicrous. So, the chances of you being asked to babysit, well they're at about zero percent. You're a gem though, sweet through and through. |
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Apr 14, 2015 19:40:51 GMT
Why thank you Amaliatrice. I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment. I am sweet through and through.  And I am well aware that the likelihood of me babysitting is zero. My comments are in response to those who claim to have dumped their child on a stranger with juice, diapers, toys etc. to force someone to give up their seat. Ain't happening. Then again, the airlines cannot force someone who paid additional for their seats to give it up. So no worries here. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 14, 2015 19:45:03 GMT
I remember once before getting on a flight with Southwest with my dad, some boys obviously shipping off to basic training in front of us in the first A group. They said "Does that mean we are in first class?" My dad laughed and said "Sure buddy, you'll see what first class means on Southwest!"
None of the seats are assigned. Usually the patrons who need wheelchair assistance are in the first two rows and other than that you choose your seat. I have never had a bad experience with choosing a seat on Southwest. If you expect assigned seats on that airline you will be disappointed. And even without assigned seats, Southwest has the quickest boarding of any airline I've been on.
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Apr 14, 2015 19:47:19 GMT
And even without assigned seats, Southwest has the quickest boarding of any airline I've been on. Why do you think that is? What makes the boarding process go so quickly? |
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 14, 2015 19:50:34 GMT
And even without assigned seats, Southwest has the quickest boarding of any airline I've been on. Why do you think that is? What makes the boarding process go so quickly? Because the agents who handle the boarding have little patience for people who crowd the area in front of the door. Everyone in line on their ticket has a letter A, B, or C and a number. You get in line in numerical order for your group. Each gate area has these metal stands with numbers on them leading up to the jetway. 1-5, 6-10, etc, etc. You group letter is called and you line up. The agent will turn away people who try to board before their assigned time. Once you're on the plane it is open seating so most people just fill in as they get on. There is no arguments over who is assigned where, because it simply isn't a thing for Southwest. The flight attendants are also pretty quick to help people who need assistant lifting bags and getting them to sit down. They have one at the front, the middle and the rear to expedite the process. |
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Post by moosedogtoo on Apr 14, 2015 21:01:52 GMT
We fly Southwest all the time and have never had a problem getting seats together. With the two-year-old, you can board right after the "A" group with family boarding, no matter what your actual boarding pass says. Shouldn't be a problem at all.  |
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Post by moosedogtoo on Apr 14, 2015 21:03:09 GMT
We've never paid for the early check-in either. It's completely unnecessary.
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