pre boarding on southwest

ssn · 09-19-2005

Was just wondering if you are able to get into the "pre-boarding" line when flying on Southwest if you are traveling with kids. I remember doing this when DD was a baby. Now that she's 5 I don't think she qualifies as an infant!!

Anyone fly on Southwest recently?

queensmama · 09-19-2005

I just flew them for my HS renunion....Sept 10
Preboarding was for those with children 4 and under and those who needed assistance.

SnazzyCMB · 09-19-2005

Can you explain exactly how seating works on southwest? I'm flying them soon, and I know there aren't assigned seats. Do you just have to get to the gate early to line up for seats, or does it depend on when you bought the tickets, or got your boarding passes or something? Anyone know? Thanks!

queensmama · 09-19-2005

You get assigned to a boarding catagory which depends on when you get you boarding pass, so the earlier you check in the better the seat is that you will get.
Once you have your boarding catagory you can line up in that area. Then you get on the plane and pick a seat.
Preboarding is for those with children 4 and under, and those who need assistance boarding. This helps from getting run over.

KarenT · 09-19-2005

you can print out your boarding pass on line at 12:01 AM or later the day you are boarding. This should get you in the A boarding group which is the first regular boarding group.

Huakai · 09-19-2005

You can go online and print out your boarding pass after midnight on the day you are to travel. Boarding passes are issued in A, B, or C boarding group. Group A always boards first. Boarding passes cannot be issued before midnight, even if your originating flight starts the day before. We found this out on our return from Hawaii a couple of weeks ago when we checked in with ATA for our flight back. We had a connection in Phoenix and had to get our boarding pass there after we landed.

ssn · 09-19-2005

thanks! I didn't know about printing your boarding passes at home. That will certainly help with airport stress!!!

Does anyone know if you can print your boarding passes on the Disney Cruise ship for the return flight home?

Princess D · 09-19-2005

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Originally Posted by ssn

thanks! I didn't know about printing your boarding passes at home. That will certainly help with airport stress!!!

Does anyone know if you can print your boarding passes on the Disney Cruise ship for the return flight home?

I don't know about on the ship but at WDW I went to guest services at 1AM and they gladly printed up my boarding pass!!

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-20-2005

We did the same thing at both WL and BC. The front desk was more then happy to print our boarding passes. We made sure to go down when they wouldn't be busy but they didn't blink at the request. If there is Internet available on the cruise then I am sure you can print your boarding passes.

E&B's Mom · 09-21-2005

I have always opted not to pre-board with kids (although they are now past that age anyway). It just keeps them confined on the plane longer.

**ddoll** · 09-26-2005

I just booked a business trip for my Dh last on SW. The new policy states you can print out your boarding pass 24hrs before the flight leaves! This is a big plus for those of leaving on an early morning flight.

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,057	pre boarding on southwest Was just wondering if you are able to get into the "pre-boarding" line when flying on Southwest if you are traveling with kids. I remember doing this when DD was a baby. Now that she's 5 I don't think she qualifies as an infant!! Anyone fly on Southwest recently? __________________ 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property ....Please stand clear of the doors....Por favor mentega se alejado de las puertas.... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My 40th Birthday Trip! 82 days 15 hours 22 minutes

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,822	Re: pre boarding on southwest I just flew them for my HS renunion....Sept 10 Preboarding was for those with children 4 and under and those who needed assistance. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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SnazzyCMB Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 566	Re: pre boarding on southwest Can you explain exactly how seating works on southwest? I'm flying them soon, and I know there aren't assigned seats. Do you just have to get to the gate early to line up for seats, or does it depend on when you bought the tickets, or got your boarding passes or something? Anyone know? Thanks! __________________ WooHoo! I am a DVC member and proud of it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Savannah view at Animal Kingdom Villas 254 days 22 hours 51 minutes

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,822	Re: pre boarding on southwest You get assigned to a boarding catagory which depends on when you get you boarding pass, so the earlier you check in the better the seat is that you will get. Once you have your boarding catagory you can line up in that area. Then you get on the plane and pick a seat. Preboarding is for those with children 4 and under, and those who need assistance boarding. This helps from getting run over. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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KarenT Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 997	Re: pre boarding on southwest you can print out your boarding pass on line at 12:01 AM or later the day you are boarding. This should get you in the A boarding group which is the first regular boarding group.

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Huakai Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 311	Re: pre boarding on southwest You can go online and print out your boarding pass after midnight on the day you are to travel. Boarding passes are issued in A, B, or C boarding group. Group A always boards first. Boarding passes cannot be issued before midnight, even if your originating flight starts the day before. We found this out on our return from Hawaii a couple of weeks ago when we checked in with ATA for our flight back. We had a connection in Phoenix and had to get our boarding pass there after we landed. __________________ DVC member since 1993 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays in WDW 90 days 16 hours 51 minutes

09-19-2005	#7 (permalink)
ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,057	Re: pre boarding on southwest thanks! I didn't know about printing your boarding passes at home. That will certainly help with airport stress!!! Does anyone know if you can print your boarding passes on the Disney Cruise ship for the return flight home? __________________ 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property ....Please stand clear of the doors....Por favor mentega se alejado de las puertas.... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My 40th Birthday Trip! 82 days 15 hours 22 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 15,847	Re: pre boarding on southwest We did the same thing at both WL and BC. The front desk was more then happy to print our boarding passes. We made sure to go down when they wouldn't be busy but they didn't blink at the request. If there is Internet available on the cruise then I am sure you can print your boarding passes. __________________ ~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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We don't know yet either BCV or HHI 275 days 10 hours 21 minutes

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,834	Re: pre boarding on southwest I have always opted not to pre-board with kids (although they are now past that age anyway). It just keeps them confined on the plane longer. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DD's Bat Mitzvah 7 days 20 hours 21 minutes

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ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,410	Re: pre boarding on southwest I just booked a business trip for my Dh last on SW. The new policy states you can print out your boarding pass 24hrs before the flight leaves! This is a big plus for those of leaving on an early morning flight. __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Playing Tourguide to WDW Newbies 59 days 17 hours 21 minutes

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