WiFi Question
Jan 9, 2015, 1:35 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 7
WiFi Question
Is it possible to use one A List Preferred account for wifi on 2 different flights at the same time or does it kick one or the other off? The system does allow multiple devices like a phone and laptop to be logged in on the same plane right? Just wondering about different planes.
Jan 9, 2015, 5:02 pm
#7
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: CMH usually
Programs: AA PLT, WN A+ (and Sometimes CP) | Hilton Diamond | Avis Preferred | National Car Exec
Posts: 414
The URL that gets requested during the A+ sign in process includes your name, flight number, so assume that they can tie your login to your RR account.
Posts above point to the fact that it is not locked down such that you can only log on during a flight you are on. But the capability is there to lock it down. While it might work today, I wouldn't count on it always being this way.
Posts above point to the fact that it is not locked down such that you can only log on during a flight you are on. But the capability is there to lock it down. While it might work today, I wouldn't count on it always being this way.
Jan 9, 2015, 5:04 pm
#8
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SJC, Northern Cal.
Programs: SWA RR BIS 6.2M, A+'20, CP'20, AA, UA Gold, Hertz PC, Hilton Diamond
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If you are traveling as a family on the same aircraft and you logged along with devices for your spouse or children it wouldn't be an issue. But what if your spouse is on a different flight at the same time?
There could be an issue with abuse like giving access to a bunch of co-workers at a company for bulk travel so at some point SW would figure it out.
I was joking around with my first reply, but I can see this is an interesting topic.
Jan 9, 2015, 7:53 pm
#9
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Last edited by unfrequent_flyer; Jan 9, 2015 at 8:02 pm
Jan 9, 2015, 8:04 pm
#10
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Right now, the system appears to verify that a user is A-List Preferred. In order to do anything more, Southwest would need to share itinerary information, in near real-time, with Row 44. Given WN's IT track record, I doubt that will happen anytime soon. 
Jan 9, 2015, 8:08 pm
#11
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Thanks for the info.
Jan 9, 2015, 8:46 pm
#13
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But I agree it seems beyond where Southwest is willing to go.
Jan 9, 2015, 11:19 pm
#14
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,286
Even disregarding WN's somewhat "limited" IT proficiency, both of those methods would be problematic, for the reason I mentioned earlier, and in IRROPS. To me, I just don't see it happening.
Jan 10, 2015, 6:22 am
#15
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
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They are pretty darned strict about CP and whether the Member is on the flight. It seems that this may be easier than one thinks, particularly in the aftermath as Row 44 and WN settle up accounts. I doubt Row 44 lets A-list Preferred ride the system for nothing and that there is some compensation.
Is this cause for account termination? Maybe. I would think one would get a warning first.
Sounds to me like it is just for Members. Giving someone your log in may not sit will if they find out. You family and friends on other flights did not earn the perk. You do not have the right to give it away. If you can do this and have a clear conscience, I am not going to try to stop you.
Is this cause for account termination? Maybe. I would think one would get a warning first.
All qualifying A-List Preferred Members will receive a 100% earning bonus on base points earned from qualifying Southwest Airlines flights, access to the Dedicated A-List Preferred Member Phone Line, Priority Standby, and Free Inflight WiFi (WiFi-enabled planes only).