SW...we are not friends any more

[Anonymous]

Baggage Fees! Change Fees! I guess you are just another airline. So sad.

[Anonymous]

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/southwest-airlines-ending-free-checked-bags-policy-many-passengers/

[Anonymous]

Hope they plan to lower their fares now. Can’t justify the premium any longer.

[Anonymous]

Yes, so sad. I typically chose them because of the no bag fees. We'll see how their prices compare now.

[Anonymous]

Have they discontinued companion passes yet?

[Anonymous]

Honestly, if it lowers their fares, I'm fine with it. I very rarely have more than one bag for personal travel and if I do, I'm flying for work and they are paying the baggage fees. I'm also looking forward to the option of pre-selecting seats on SW, even if there is a fee. I hate the cattle call line-up--its the biggest reason that I don't prefer SW.

[Anonymous]

They just want people to sign up for their credit card.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have they discontinued companion passes yet?

No. In fact DH and I just got ours for 2025/2026. Kids will fly free until 12/31/26. Hoping I can book December flights before the May deadline on free checked bags.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, if it lowers their fares, I'm fine with it. I very rarely have more than one bag for personal travel and if I do, I'm flying for work and they are paying the baggage fees. I'm also looking forward to the option of pre-selecting seats on SW, even if there is a fee. I hate the cattle call line-up--its the biggest reason that I don't prefer SW.

So just pay for A1-15 if you are willing to pay anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They just want people to sign up for their credit card.

That doesn’t help with change/cancellation fees though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, if it lowers their fares, I'm fine with it. I very rarely have more than one bag for personal travel and if I do, I'm flying for work and they are paying the baggage fees. I'm also looking forward to the option of pre-selecting seats on SW, even if there is a fee. I hate the cattle call line-up--its the biggest reason that I don't prefer SW.

This is so weird to me -- I think the A, B, C grouping is so much more efficient and pleasant.

If my seat is pre-assigned, I'm stuck there. Under the ABC old system, if I get on the plane and see some weirdo in a row, I just walk on by. Of course, someone annoying could still sit next to you, but it's nice to have a little flexibility.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They just want people to sign up for their credit card.

That is not the reason. It is widely known that activist investors are forcing their hand to find more profitability within the current product.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They just want people to sign up for their credit card.

That is not the reason. It is widely known that activist investors are forcing their hand to find more profitability within the current product.

Yes (NP here) and a major way they intend to do that, like the other big airlines, is to drive more revenue from the credit cards, by incentivizing more people to get them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, if it lowers their fares, I'm fine with it. I very rarely have more than one bag for personal travel and if I do, I'm flying for work and they are paying the baggage fees. I'm also looking forward to the option of pre-selecting seats on SW, even if there is a fee. I hate the cattle call line-up--its the biggest reason that I don't prefer SW.

This is so weird to me -- I think the A, B, C grouping is so much more efficient and pleasant.

If my seat is pre-assigned, I'm stuck there. Under the ABC old system, if I get on the plane and see some weirdo in a row, I just walk on by. Of course, someone annoying could still sit next to you, but it's nice to have a little flexibility.

I also like the boarding order just because it prevents the unruly mob.of people at the gate. You stand up for 3 minutes in your spot, then get on the plane. That part is great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, if it lowers their fares, I'm fine with it. I very rarely have more than one bag for personal travel and if I do, I'm flying for work and they are paying the baggage fees. I'm also looking forward to the option of pre-selecting seats on SW, even if there is a fee. I hate the cattle call line-up--its the biggest reason that I don't prefer SW.

This is so weird to me -- I think the A, B, C grouping is so much more efficient and pleasant.

If my seat is pre-assigned, I'm stuck there. Under the ABC old system, if I get on the plane and see some weirdo in a row, I just walk on by. Of course, someone annoying could still sit next to you, but it's nice to have a little flexibility.

I also like the boarding order just because it prevents the unruly mob.of people at the gate. You stand up for 3 minutes in your spot, then get on the plane. That part is great.

Yes, no gate lice! I find the boarding groups in SW much more orderly than having platinum, gold, emerald, diamond, groups 1-8, etc. and everyone lurking around in a cluster.