Data point
Applied for 2 SW personal cards ( Premier 50 k , Plus 50k ) on Nov 23. I applied for these 2 after opening 6 accounts in the past 2 months. Total inquiries in past 2 years - around 10. Score was around 690 when applied. Got a message to call after applying. Waited till today.
Approved for both the cards. Hurray !!!!!. I can see the accounts online
I think the scrutiny is for United cards. Southwest must be lenient .
Anyhow free air ride for next 2 years.......