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Old May 10, 2012 | 9:39 am
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Originally Posted by alggag
FWIW seat maps aren't too reliable either.
That was my first thought.

If you aren't elite, you might be looking at a plane that appears 100% sold out but isn't.
If you are elite, you might be looking at a plane that appears quite empty but will end up checking in full or close to it.

With Southwest, stuff changes so fast that I don't bother calling. I just ask as I'm boarding. Agent usually responds with an exact number unless the answer is obviously going to be "pretty empty" or "100% full".
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