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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For regular airlines, the earlier you book, the more seating options you have. If you book later, you are more likely to have to settle for the middle seat, split up your party, sit in the very back (with no more overhead bin space for your bag), etc.

For Southwest, you can book whenever, and as long as you check in early (or pay for early bird check-in), you’ll get a good boarding spot, get your preferred seat in a decent location with plenty of room still in the overhead. And as someone else mentioned, the boarding is very organized, no confusion, no crowding the gate.[/quote]

I will take my assigned seat (aisle always) on United, over the hassle of checking in on SW the day before and having to queue in line- it really is a cattle call.  SW, despite their marketing, isn’t a low cost airline.  Maybe if you’re flying to Little Rock or Birmingham, it’s cheap.  Lately I’ve been flying to California a lot, and United is cheaper every time.  If SW doesn’t have low fares, doesn’t have free checked bags, doesn’t have biz class or premium economy, I don’t see how SW can compete.[/quote]

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