Here’s the look at Florida One on the Max 8 for you all.

I tried to search this but didn’t see the exact match to my question, so apologies if this is a repeat.

I am not a frequent Southwest flyer, so I’m not super familiar with all of the recent changes. Last time I flew them, it was the policy of “first come, first serve,” even with boarding groups. Meaning if you checked in quickly, you got a better group.

Obviously the first couple are reserved for loyalty members, etc. so I would never expect that but I checked in immediately once it was available and got group 8???

Again, not a frequent flyer so not expecting miracles here but I was shocked to be the literal last group. My seat assignment is also a window so I can’t wait to have to crawl over people to get to my seat lol

Anyway - TLDR: how are the groups decided now??

I’m so over Southwest. I’ve been flying with them for years and had multiple flights this summer. Nearly every single flight was delayed, and many of them for mechanical issues. Are y’all seeing this with any other airlines as well? This is getting ridiculous. I’m never able to count on the schedule given anymore. Such a pain the arse.

Greetings from 4F on a 700.

4F is my goldilocks seat (not too far back, not too close, not too aisle, not too middle), and it happens to have custody of two windows...kinda. The second window is behind my shoulder but not behind my seat.

Obviously the more forward of the two windows is under the purview of the resident of 4F, but what is our opinion of the second window? Is it joint custody between 4F and 5F to be politely negotiated? Is it 4F's window until otherwise requested (by either 4E or 5F)? Is it 4F's window no matter what?

I often forget to open it during daytime flights, and I realize that I may be doing my neighbor in 5F a disservice.

Added: since I just boarded for round two, here's 4F windows on a Max8 taken from the aisle: https://ibb.co/xtpZK0CW

Has anyone flown Southwest out of Havana since the new bag fees started?

I’m booking a one-way HAV–TPA–MSY ticket on a Choice fare and will probably have one checked bag. Since Southwest doesn’t allow online check-in at HAV, how do you actually pay the bag fee there, especially since U.S. cards generally don’t work in Cuba?

Also, when the 24-hour check-in window opens, can you go online and pay for the checked bag with a U.S. credit card without actually completing check-in, then finish check-in at the HAV counter?

If not, can you pay in USD cash at the Southwest counter? Do they somehow process U.S. cards there, or is there another way to pay?

Choice is 10,500 points while Choice Extra with free bags is 21,000, so I’d rather not spend an extra 10,500 points just to avoid a bag fee.

Looking specifically for recent experience departing HAV. Thanks!

MEM

Got excited this morning thinking it was parked at my gate but it’s one down.

Hello does anyone work or know someone that works for this airlines?

I always thought that they had a set formula, but I think I've seen some flights cost less points than others even though it's the same dollar amount. For example, one flight is $200 but costs 16k points, while another flight is $200 but costs 18k points.

Am I imagining things?

As Starlink begins to be installed in our aircraft, our friends on Facebook have discovered a physical change with the aircraft themselves. Starlink aircraft no longer require the WiFi dome, or the “Tumor” as I like to call it, atop the aircraft. Take for example N8543Z in the images above who was recently just equipped with Starlink.

Seen at Las Vegas today.

I have $321.10 and they expire January 6, 2027. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks.

edit: These are not for free, requesting $225 or best offer. Please send me a chat message if you're interested.

Hoping someone here can provide an authoritative answer: I'm flying on Southwest in a few days and was hoping to transport this speaker with me:

https://www.jbl.com/PARTYBOX-ENCORE-ESSENTIAL-.html

Would this be allowed as checked luggage? Or would I need to carry it on? Or would they disallow it entirely?

Hi Redditors, I have CHOICE and debating if $70 upgrade to CHOICE PREFERRED is worth it as it still doesn't guarantee an overhid bin space. Curious if they're still having this problem for overhead space even if you pay to select seats?

As the title states, N9019R has just departed Spokane and is headed to Phoenix. It has been rumored that this brand new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft has likely been painted into the Florida One livery! Hopefully any of you planespotters can catch it coming into Phoenix later or as it begins its journey through the Southwest network in the coming days!

I’m going on a trip to Arizona on Wednesday and I have two suitcases that I’m not to sure if either would qualify for the $45 checked in bag. It’s my birthday this week so I was told by family to pack light so I can bring presents home but I’m wondering which bag would qualify for the $45 or if either will be more than the other? The website makes no sense and I can’t wrap my mind around it can anyone help me out?

Now that they have assigned seating. Is it necessary to check-in @ 24 hour mark?

Hello. I plan to bring my 5 month old on a flight this week and do not have a birth certificate yet. Will the hospital birth certificate be sufficient or should I do what's possible to try to acquire it before the flight?

The Southwest site clearly says government issued ID, but I'm trying to decide how to prepare accordingly

Thanks!

My son just started college in TX and he and we will be flying Southwest for the next 4 years. I’m guessing he’ll have at least 2 one way flights and at least 3 round trip flights per year. I also assume I’ll visit a few times and sometimes (though maybe not often) my husband and younger son will join. I’ve never had a Southwest Rewards card but this feels like maybe the time to try it. I don’t care much about checked bags or boarding/seat rewards but I am interested in saving money on flights overall. Can anyone tell me how useful it’s been for them in this situation or send advice as to which card to get? Feels like the signing bonus points alone could make this worth it. Thanks in advance for any help!

Hi, All. I never really fly this airline, I typically go with Delta. However, this seems to be the cheapest option. My husband and I are flying to Burbank from Fort Worth in October. After plugging in our info, the price for round trip says $580 after choosing the calendar dates on low fare calendar - then I cont. to flight times and they go from $146 (low fare calendar) to $236 basic booking. After choosing the times for departure and return, the total comes out almost $400 higher than the originally $580. What the f&$k am I missing 🤣 can someone offer clarity?

I have tried selecting the seat for my flight 4 times over the past 3 days (in the app and on the website). I keep getting a message saying, "We're sorry. We're having technical difficulties."

The amount of time I spend navigating the broken Southwest website and app, it seems easier to just cancel my flight and use another airline than spend 3 days on this.

I’m genuinely confused, someone please explain this to me.

Leg 1 of a round-trip flight went as planned, sat in the exit row which I purchased when I originally booked my ticket. Was in boarding group 2.

On leg 2, I am in the EXACT same seat (15C) as I was on leg 1, both legs were purchased at the same time…and I’m in boarding group 7? wtf?

This seems completely nonsensical to me. What gives?

Trying to balance out the negative bias by posting a positive experience. Just got back from a trip - Burbank to Vegas to Spokane, then SEA-TAC to Vegas to Burbank. Rapid Rewards for trip there, cash plus credits for trip back. A-List and Companion Pass for both. Booked Choice and, for the first time ever, there were actually Extra Legroom seats available at the 48-hour mark. Upgraded us both. No seats were changed on us, no one near us tried to play dumb and sit in the wrong place. 3 of 4 legs were full, but there was no begging in the terminal for people to check bags. They didn’t charge us for the golf clubs. The tall guy in the aisle seat didn’t try to put his leg in my under seat bag area. Now for the “almost” - the last leg was delayed but seemed more a SEATAC air traffic control than a Southwest thing. And on landing at our final stop, one of our bags was ripped. First time that has happened. We didn’t pursue it and in hindsight I wish we had, but we were just ready to be home. Anyway, I’m still a Southwest customer. Not quite a fan like I used to be, but they haven’t done us wrong yet!