Originally Posted by
envgeo
I am fine with letting folks preboard that need the extra time. However, i could see the reverse being true - needing extra time to deplane. Would be a nice jester for someone that needs a wheel chair, etc. to wait until the plane unloads before standing in the gateway waiting on a wheel chair upon arrival.
Those that need extra time to board don't actually pre-board on Southwest, they board between the A and B groups.
Regardless of whatever you are "fine with," Southwest's pre-boarding policies are dictated by federal law.