If youβre flying with Southwest Airlines β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²) and wondering how to upgrade your seat, the process is refreshingly simple π β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Southwest operates differently from most airlines because it doesnβt assign seats in advance β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Instead, it uses an open seating policy, meaning passengers choose any available seat when they board β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Because of this system, upgrading your seat isnβt about moving to a β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²) higher cabin class but about getting a better boarding position so you can pick the best seat on the plane πΊ β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²).
Understanding how boarding β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²) works is the key to upgrading your seat on Southwest β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Each passenger receives a boarding group (A, B, or C) and a boarding number β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Those in Group A board first, giving them access to window seats, aisle seats, extra-legroom spots, and overhead bin space βοΈ β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). If you board later, your seating choices become limited β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Thatβs why Southwest seat upgrades focus on improving your boarding order β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²).
One of the most popular ways β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²) to upgrade your seat experience is by purchasing EarlyBird Check-In β° β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). With EarlyBird, Southwest automatically checks you in 36 hours before departure instead of the standard 24 hours β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). This usually results in a much better boarding position, often in the A or early B group β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Itβs a stress-free option for travelers who donβt want to set alarms or worry about checking in at the exact right moment β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²).
Another powerful upgrade β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²) option is Upgraded Boarding π β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). If youβve already checked in and received a later boarding group, you can purchase Upgraded Boarding through the Southwest app or at the airport gate β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). This moves you into the A1βA15 priority boarding group, allowing you to board before most other passengers β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Itβs an excellent last-minute solution if you want better seating, guaranteed overhead bin space, or a quicker exit after landing β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²).
For travelers who want premium β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²) treatment built into their ticket, Southwest offers Business Select fares πΌ β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). This fare class automatically includes A1βA15 boarding, bonus Rapid Rewards points, and complimentary premium drinks onboard β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). While Business Select costs more than standard fares, itβs ideal for business travelers or frequent flyers who value convenience, flexibility, and comfort β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²).
Southwest also features β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²) Preferred Seats on certain aircraft π β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). These are seats with extra legroom located in exit rows or designated sections β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). While Southwest doesnβt charge separately for these seats, passengers with earlier boarding positions get first access to them β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). This makes EarlyBird and Upgraded Boarding even more valuable for tall travelers or those wanting extra comfort β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²).
Families benefit greatly β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²) from seat upgrade options π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Sitting together on a flight can be stressful with open seating, but having a better boarding position increases the chance that your group can choose seats together β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Southwest does offer family boarding after Group A, but EarlyBird or Business Select ensures even better seat availability β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²).
Another reason travelers β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²) upgrade seats on Southwest is for overhead bin space π§³ β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). Boarding early means you wonβt have to worry about checking your carry-on at the gate β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²). This is especially helpful for business travelers or short-trip flyers who rely on carry-on luggage β +π-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πππΌ) πΆπ +ππ-πππ-(πππ)-ππππ(πΌπ²).
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