No Plane Change; Potential Weather Delay
Apr 20, 2017, 6:03 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2017
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No Plane Change; Potential Weather Delay
I have a weird, somewhat silly question. Tried searching but couldn't find what I was looking for.
I'm flying LAX-OKC tomorrow with a stop in DEN but no plane change. I've done this type of flight with Southwest before and it's been fine -- those staying in Denver deplane, they do a headcount, I can then sit wherever and they let the new passengers board.
My question is this: it looks like the OKC area is going to be slammed with severe thunderstorms all day, so if the flight from DEN-OKC is delayed, will I be allowed to deplane? Or will I have to stay on?
I'm just not sure what the policy is for that type of situation. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm flying LAX-OKC tomorrow with a stop in DEN but no plane change. I've done this type of flight with Southwest before and it's been fine -- those staying in Denver deplane, they do a headcount, I can then sit wherever and they let the new passengers board.
My question is this: it looks like the OKC area is going to be slammed with severe thunderstorms all day, so if the flight from DEN-OKC is delayed, will I be allowed to deplane? Or will I have to stay on?
I'm just not sure what the policy is for that type of situation. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Apr 20, 2017, 7:24 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: VX Gold/WN Companion
Posts: 682
Yes...deplaning of through PAX for anything other than a quick flip is very common. Once they get the head count they will tell ya you have the option...or you can ask...then you can deplane. They will let the GA know up top.
If it is a long delay, they actually WANT all the through PAX off otherwise the FA have to babysit everyone the entire delay and keep the cabin staffed.
When they are ready to board everyone for the next leg, you just show your ID and they will board ya before the new pre-boards even start to get ya back on the plane so you can take your same seats.
Once off though, you are usually off till they are ready to board again. No in and out if all the through PAX deplane.
If it is a long delay, they actually WANT all the through PAX off otherwise the FA have to babysit everyone the entire delay and keep the cabin staffed.
When they are ready to board everyone for the next leg, you just show your ID and they will board ya before the new pre-boards even start to get ya back on the plane so you can take your same seats.
Once off though, you are usually off till they are ready to board again. No in and out if all the through PAX deplane.
Last edited by PAX62; Apr 20, 2017 at 7:32 pm
Apr 20, 2017, 10:11 pm
#3
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 5
Yes...deplaning of through PAX for anything other than a quick flip is very common. Once they get the head count they will tell ya you have the option...or you can ask...then you can deplane. They will let the GA know up top.
If it is a long delay, they actually WANT all the through PAX off otherwise the FA have to babysit everyone the entire delay and keep the cabin staffed.
When they are ready to board everyone for the next leg, you just show your ID and they will board ya before the new pre-boards even start to get ya back on the plane so you can take your same seats.
Once off though, you are usually off till they are ready to board again. No in and out if all the through PAX deplane.
If it is a long delay, they actually WANT all the through PAX off otherwise the FA have to babysit everyone the entire delay and keep the cabin staffed.
When they are ready to board everyone for the next leg, you just show your ID and they will board ya before the new pre-boards even start to get ya back on the plane so you can take your same seats.
Once off though, you are usually off till they are ready to board again. No in and out if all the through PAX deplane.
Apr 21, 2017, 8:02 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 616
One variable when weather is a factor that you have to keep in mind: They may change planes. So you may have to get off the plane regardless. Sometimes, if another plane is out of service and your plane is delayed, they'll swap, so keep that in mind. From what I'm aware, the same procedure for reboarding as mentioned above is effective.