Originally Posted by
dcstudent
Somehow all of the airlines with assigned seats manage to board pre boarders without giving them access (unless they've reserved it) to First Class/Bulkhead/First section of coach -usually reserved for elites/extra charge.so I don't see an issue with allowing frequent travellers/BS travelers first.
That is just it...if a preboard passenger NEEDS the bulkhead or say an aisle seat or close proximity to restroom they have the opportunity to pre book that on another airline vs on WN you are subject to luck of the draw...who is often likely to be much less savvy about the ins and outs of Southwest specificities travel strategies.
It is also to give them a few more beats before the hordes of anxious passengers pile in behind them.
You also have through passengers that are just as likely to take those seats. Status boarding does not guarantee anything other the loading order and each passenger has their own uniques individuals priorities. Where you may value the bulkhead, I personally hate it. Can't please everyone.