Southwest or Midwest Airline?

TaraRae82 · 06-04-2007

The price difference is about $40 higher for Midwest. The big drawback for me on SWA is there's no assigned seating. I really like to be given an actual seat. But, if you're there early, and first in line, then you get your pick so I guess it's a toss up. SWA generally runs more on time than any other airline. The seats on Midwest are supposed to be awesome though. DH loves to fly Midwest. The MWA flight leaves our airport at 9:10, arriving (nonstop) in Orlando at 12:35pm. We leave Orlando at 7pm on our last day. The SWA flight leaves our airport at 7:10am, arriving (nonstop) at 10:50am. I love the extra time on that day. It leaves Orlando at 6:55pm on our last day. Opinions??? I've never flown MWA. I've flown SWA and didn't see anything wrong with it except for no assigned seats. TIA!!

Monique · 06-04-2007

I've never flown MWA so I can't be of much help there. I have, though, flown Southwest many times and their on-time percentage rate is very high. I also agree with you about having the extra time on your arrival day. Given the fact that I have to travel with my children I have never had a difficult time finding good seats. Don't forget that you can check in via the internet 24 hours prior to your departure (which is what I do) to guarantee myself in the "A" boarding group.

Good luck!

TaraRae82 · 06-04-2007

Oh, I didn't know that about guaranteeing the A boarding group, Monique! I knew you could check in via internet. Well, that certainly helps my decision! Thanks!

Monique · 06-04-2007

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Originally Posted by TaraRae82

Oh, I didn't know that about guaranteeing the A boarding group, Monique! I knew you could check in via internet. Well, that certainly helps my decision! Thanks!

Glad that I could help! Just be sure that you do it exactly 24 hours prior to be in the A group. You can even print out your boarding passes as soon as you do this. When you see the big A; you know you're golden.

TaraRae82 · 06-04-2007

Thanks for the tip! I'll remember that! DH just said he didn't care which we flew. I'm assuming we'll end up on whichever one is cheapest at the time of booking. :)

**MissDisney** · 06-05-2007

Both airlines a terrific, but I say save the cash... that's a nice meal for everyone at WDW!

lovemysons · 06-05-2007

SW for us. :) Checking in online definitely helps you get the A seating.

lovemysons · 06-05-2007

By the way, Consumer Reports just issued their ratings for airlines, and JetBlue and Midwest ranked 1 & 2. :)

smee57 · 06-05-2007

If a totally enjoyable/comfortable flight is important (along with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies

), Midwest is worth the extra $40.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-05-2007

I've never flown MWA but we love SWA. I like that there is no assigned seating, we print our boarding passes at home or our Disney resort so getting seats together isn't an issue.

woohoo · 06-05-2007

I love SWA-
you can check in 24 hours to get the early seating. I always do that and I love SWA anyhow...

inluvwithdisney · 06-05-2007

I am so glad that SWA is so good! I have never flown SWA before and that is who we are using this trip and it is a relief to know it is so easy to get seats and check in 24 hours before! My concern is can I also check in for our return trip even tho we will be on the cruise? Will they let us print our return tickets on board? Does anyone know this?

**cinderbella** · 06-05-2007

We never fly but I have heard a lot of really good things about SWA. You may be able to nip the no seat assingments in the bud if you get there early enough.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-05-2007

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Originally Posted by inluvwithdisney

I am so glad that SWA is so good! I have never flown SWA before and that is who we are using this trip and it is a relief to know it is so easy to get seats and check in 24 hours before! My concern is can I also check in for our return trip even tho we will be on the cruise? Will they let us print our return tickets on board? Does anyone know this?

I'm sure they will, the CMs at the reosrts are wonderful about checking us in. I've read that the CMs on the cruise are just as good about it.

TaraRae82 · 06-05-2007

Where do you go at the resorts to check in and get a boarding pass 24 hours before departing the world? The main house where you check in?

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TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Southwest or Midwest Airline? The price difference is about $40 higher for Midwest. The big drawback for me on SWA is there's no assigned seating. I really like to be given an actual seat. But, if you're there early, and first in line, then you get your pick so I guess it's a toss up. SWA generally runs more on time than any other airline. The seats on Midwest are supposed to be awesome though. DH loves to fly Midwest. The MWA flight leaves our airport at 9:10, arriving (nonstop) in Orlando at 12:35pm. We leave Orlando at 7pm on our last day. The SWA flight leaves our airport at 7:10am, arriving (nonstop) at 10:50am. I love the extra time on that day. It leaves Orlando at 6:55pm on our last day. Opinions??? I've never flown MWA. I've flown SWA and didn't see anything wrong with it except for no assigned seats. TIA!! __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? I've never flown MWA so I can't be of much help there. I have, though, flown Southwest many times and their on-time percentage rate is very high. I also agree with you about having the extra time on your arrival day. Given the fact that I have to travel with my children I have never had a difficult time finding good seats. Don't forget that you can check in via the internet 24 hours prior to your departure (which is what I do) to guarantee myself in the "A" boarding group. Good luck! __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? Oh, I didn't know that about guaranteeing the A boarding group, Monique! I knew you could check in via internet. Well, that certainly helps my decision! Thanks! __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? Thanks for the tip! I'll remember that! DH just said he didn't care which we flew. I'm assuming we'll end up on whichever one is cheapest at the time of booking. :) __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? Both airlines a terrific, but I say save the cash... that's a nice meal for everyone at WDW! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,716	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? SW for us. :) Checking in online definitely helps you get the A seating. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 6 days 1 hours 24 minutes

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,716	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? By the way, Consumer Reports just issued their ratings for airlines, and JetBlue and Midwest ranked 1 & 2. :) __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 6 days 1 hours 24 minutes

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? If a totally enjoyable/comfortable flight is important (along with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies ), Midwest is worth the extra $40. __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? I've never flown MWA but we love SWA. I like that there is no assigned seating, we print our boarding passes at home or our Disney resort so getting seats together isn't an issue. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 237 days 18 hours 54 minutes

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,752	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? I love SWA- you can check in 24 hours to get the early seating. I always do that and I love SWA anyhow... __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Easter Basket Bonanza 122 days 7 hours 54 minutes

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inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? I am so glad that SWA is so good! I have never flown SWA before and that is who we are using this trip and it is a relief to know it is so easy to get seats and check in 24 hours before! My concern is can I also check in for our return trip even tho we will be on the cruise? Will they let us print our return tickets on board? Does anyone know this? __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 WDW & US/DC/SW ~~POR ~~August 2008 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 16 DAYS with the MOUSE!! 9 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! Playing and cruising with the MOUSE!!!!

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? We never fly but I have heard a lot of really good things about SWA. You may be able to nip the no seat assingments in the bud if you get there early enough. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Southwest or Midwest Airline? Where do you go at the resorts to check in and get a boarding pass 24 hours before departing the world? The main house where you check in? __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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