How do I make sure people sit together on Southwest?

Re: Boarding together * Southwest boards in groups, A, B and C, 1-30 and 31-60 in each. Your best bet is to try and check in online right at 24 hours prior to departure. With A or B positions you should have no trouble sitting together, since one of you will be in a middle seat, and those are the last to fill.

How do I pick the best seat on Southwest?

How to get the best seat on Southwest

1. Check in exactly 24 hours before departure.
2. Hold A-List elite status.
3. Purchase EarlyBird Check-In, Upgraded Boarding or a Business Select ticket.
4. Book the first flight of the day.

Why does Southwest not assign seat?

Southwest uses unassigned seats as a way to make itself stand out from competitors. Indeed, its slogan is “Pick a seat, any seat.” “At Southwest, we let you sit where you like,” the airline explains. “We don’t assign seats on our flights, so feel free to sit in any available seat once you board the plane.”

How do you get seats next to each other on a plane?

Other Options

1. Call the airline’s customer service line 24 hours before the flight if you don’t reserve online. Request the specific seat choices.
2. Arrive at the check-in podium early if you don’t reserve online or by phone.
3. Request a spot in an empty seat next to your friend if any are available.

Will Southwest let families sit together?

But never fear! Southwest allows all families with children ages 6 and under to board between the A & B groups no matter what their assigned boarding numbers. In my many dozens of flights with Southwest, I have always been able to secure three or four seats together for my family when we board during family boarding.

Is Early Bird worth?

If you have the budget to consider buying EarlyBird Check-In, it might be worth it in a few cases. First, EarlyBird Check-In might be worth it if the flight you are taking is especially long, making seat selection more valuable, such as on a Southwest flight to Hawaii.

Is b36 a good boarding position on Southwest?

B-36 is a great number. When your number comes up, you get your choice of whatever seat is not occupied on the plane. If you really want to sit near the front, you may have to pick a middle.

Who qualifies for Preboarding on Southwest?

Preboarding is available for Customers who have a specific seating need to accommodate their disability and/or need assistance in boarding the aircraft or stowing an assistive device. Customers who are traveling with assistance and emotional support animals qualify for preboarding.

Is Southwest seating first come first serve?

Available boarding positions will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis upon check in. The earlier you check in, beginning 24 hours before departure, the lower your boarding group and position will be. You may also purchase a Business Select® fare to guarantee receipt of an A1 – A15 boarding position.

Will Southwest ever do assigned seats?

“At Southwest, we let you sit where you like. We don’t assign seats on our flights, so feel free to sit in any available seat once you board the plane,” the airline says.

Do Southwest exit rows have more room?

The good news is that Southwest offers more legroom than most other domestic carriers. However, if you’re really tall, that still might not cut it. Sure, there’s more legroom in the bulkhead and (some) exit rows, but there’s 1 coveted seat that you’ll really want to find — The Money Seat.