Originally Posted by
normalone
Whether it is a website is immaterial. OP is accessing Southwest's website, acting as a third party, for the purpose of online check-in. To me that is exactly what they are prohibiting.
Explain to me how running a script on my computer involves a third party.
I have enough experience and skill to create such a script. I don't have the motivation to maintain such a script, as Southwest could keep changing the website.