Southwest finally flipped the switch on the last of its “this is how we’ve always done it” policies. Assigned seating went live in late January, which means Southwest’s transformation is …
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Southwest’s Mini Companion Pass Promo Is Back — But Why So Early This Year?
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve flown Southwest for a while, you start to notice that they’re nothing if not consistent. Promotions tend to show up when you expect them. Sales follow a rhythm. …
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It’s One Week Into Assigned Seating – Here’s What Southwest Passengers Say NOW
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen Southwest officially began its system of assigned seating a week ago today, there were a lot of cheers – and a lot of hand-wringing. People either loved or hated …
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Why Airlines (With These Few Exceptions) Won’t Let You Change Names on a Ticket
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of the frustrations one might have with airlines is that you’re not allowed to change the name on a plane ticket. It doesn’t matter if it turns out you …
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Southwest’s New Boarding System Debuted — It Didn’t Go Well
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAfter months of announcements followed by weeks of reminders, Southwest Airlines’ new seating program finally went into effect yesterday. The airline had utilized a “quirky but effective” system of open …
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Passengers Held Hostage by 35,000-Foot ‘Private Event’ They Never Signed Up For
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCommercial aviation is typically used for what it was meant to do – bring passengers from Point A to Point B. However, you’ll occasionally hear about planes being used for …
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I love to fly in fancy airline seats. There’s nothing like flying in a lie-flat seat and getting to recline back and catch a few ZZZs at 35,000 feet. It’s …
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How Many Of These Classic Airline Commercials Do You Remember?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs our television viewing habits have changed over the decades, so have the commercials we’ve watched. As jingles have given way to CGI and kids who always have a smart …
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With Christmas quickly approaching, you may have missed the chance to buy the perfect gift for your loved ones. However, if you’re part of a Secret Santa (or you just …
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Ma’am, If Your Bag Doesn’t Fit, That Sounds Like a ‘You’ Problem
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere are some airline passengers who do their best to, if not be helpful, at least mind both their manners and their own business. And then you have the passengers …