Originally Posted by nytraveller53

Thanks for that, that's very helpful! I had already booked my flight, taking the 1:30 connection through TPA on the way down (just in case there's weather problems here in ALB), and a 2:00 connection through BWI on the way back up. I'm very excited to see that TPA terminal - sounds like it's very nice, and the Chili's To Go option sounds a lot better than most airport food, if I have the time to try it!

Since you've flown Southwest several times, please help me with another Southwest-newbie question: I purchased "early bird check-in". What kind of seating zone/number should I expect for my flights (ALB-TPA, TPA-FLL; FLL-BWI, BWI-ALB)?

Thanks again,
ny