Originally Posted by
codex57
Just curious, why don't you consider Southwest on a relatively short flight to Vegas?
Since you asked:
1. Inability to reserve a premium seat, even at a premium price - I am 6'2" tall.
2. Inability to standby for an earlier flight on the same day - requires purchase of a new ticket for non-elites (latter was not the case for the many years I was an A-lister)
3. Boarding process - feels like a kindergartner going to the rest room
From my perspective, WN started the race to the bottom, by convincing budget-minded travelers (most of the US, world) to compromise on comfort and convenience "for relatively short flights", in exchange for a low fare. The rest is history...