Originally Posted by
SamOF
Is there a good reason you don't want him to take the Southwest nonstop? If he's eligible to pre-board, that mitigates the main disadvantage of flying Southwest, and it sounds like it would be super valuable for him not to have to change planes.
Yes, he wants to fly first. Doesn't want to be in a cramped standard seat config, wants the amenities, and has the money to do so. If it was me, sure, I'm all about the n/s on WN both ways, but Dad wants to fly up front for his remaining years.