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Flight Review: Southwest’s New Assigned Seating and Boarding Process
Last week I had my first experience flying Southwest with the new assigned seating and boarding process flying…
The Unexpected Issue with Southwest’s New Free WiFi
Starting in late October, Southwest made WiFi free for all Rapid Rewards members on every flight. Free WiFi…
Southwest Retrofit Hunt, IHG Flubs, and Tulsa Lounge Impressions: My Weekly Travel Review
I’ve had quite a few Southwest flights over the last few months and I continue to be surprised…
Review: Brand New Southwest 737-MAX8 With New Interior
Yesterday I flew a 7-day old 737-MAX8 plane from St Lous to Las Vegas and got to check…
Stretching Your Legs (and Your Budget): Extra Legroom Seat Cost Showdown
I was fortunate enough to snag extra legroom seats on both of my flights last week; exit row…
Trying Out Southwest’s Extra Legroom Seats, and Free WiFi Coming Soon
We have known for a while and can already book Southwest’s new extra legroom seating for flights starting…
Southwest Shines in Dealing with Diverted Flight for Young Solo Traveler
In the last two weeks our daughter has flown solo on two different trips, and despite having flown…
Traveling With Southwest Last Week: Experiences, Policies and Fare Class Learning
We had quite the experience traveling out to the east coast last week flying Southwest from St Louis…
Here’s How to Ensure You Get All Southwest Fare Benefits for Flights Booked Before May 28th
UPDATE: Thanks to reader JRG who confirmed that rebooking the same flight after a price drop worked for…
Southwest Basic Fares Are Live: Price Analysis
Southwest’s new Basic fare is live, replacing the iconic Wanna Get Away fares and along with it eliminating…