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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To those affected by SW and their incompetence, you have my sympathies.  Weather happens, mixups happen, stuff happens, but Southwest and their efforts in the last week are not acceptable.

I live equal distance from BWI and Dulles- near Frederick, while I favor IAD and United, I have flown Southwest plenty and never had any serious issues.  Like many, I don’t like their checkin and boarding process, but [b]if the fare is a lot cheaper I’m ok with SW. [/b] This latest debacle with SW will probably change my mind when considering them.  [b]Also, for all their talk about “low fares,” it’s just talk.  Their pricing is pretty similar to all the other carriers.[/b][/quote]

What now?  [/quote]

Probably fly United more, which has always been my preference.  We don’t fly a ton, but I like the options for United in terms of selecting seats, Economy Plus (couple inches make a huge difference), and their global network.  SW wins with free checked bags, but I have a Mileage Plus credit card, which gets you free bags on United flights.  It might be awhile before people check bags on SW flights.  United is by no means perfect, but I have always preferred them over SW.  I don’t have a lot of experience flying American- the other dominant carrier in the area.  Driving the GW Parkway and 270 to and from National is not a good bookend to a flight.[/quote]

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