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## Southwest Airlines Boarding and seating: A comprehensive Guide
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Set an alarm for that 24-hour mark (maybe even a few minutes early to get logged in) to check in instantly.
Contact Southwest if you need assistance
Passengers with disabilities or those traveling with children ages 12 and under can contact Southwest for help finding seating. Southwest states it will work to accommodate families and ensure children ages 12 and younger are seated next to at least one adult in their party when possible. You can request assistance thru Southwest Customer Service.
How does Southwest boarding work now?
Southwest eliminated assigned boarding positions in July 2023. The stanchions in the gate areas are no longer used. You’ll board according to your group, which will appear on your boarding pass. Here are the current boarding groups, in the order they will board the plane:
Southwest allows passengers with disabilities who meet specific criteria to board first.Request preboarding from a Southwest customer service agent at the ticket desk or departure gate. Preboarding passengers can board with one companion.
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Business Select fares.
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A-List Preferred members.
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A-list members.
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Customers with EarlyBird Check-In.
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customers who purchased an upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat (nonetheless of fare).
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choice Preferred fare passengers.
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Southwest credit cardmembers (if not assigned earlier boarding based on seat type or fare).
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Remaining passengers in order of check-in time.
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