No more SW for me...
#61
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 129
Can someone explain to me the mystique behind choosing a seat on a 737? Aren't all seats on said aircraft more or less equal? I can understand if it was a 757/767/777/787 where there exist bulkhead and emergency exit seats that make a real difference.
Safe Travels,
James
Safe Travels,
James
#62
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 129
#63
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Peoria
Programs: Southwest, Best Western Gold, La Quinta, Dollar
Posts: 819
#64
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 4,898
#65
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
These threads always devolve into debates about whether AA is better than WN or whether the pretzels on UA are baked longer.
It is all spelled out and people who want a given soft & hard product purchase that product. Rather than arguing about whether "it's worth it" just accept it.
It is all spelled out and people who want a given soft & hard product purchase that product. Rather than arguing about whether "it's worth it" just accept it.
#66
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,282
(Ironically enough, WN has some too; people who- despite having a pre-defined place to stand once boarding actually begins- line up before time, sometimes even before the flight is at the gate. I'll never understand it, and figure some people just like lines and/or standing around.)
#68
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,813
Since I'm going to be sitting for a while on the plane I don't mind standing for awhile before boarding. I sometimes just walk up and down the concourse.
#69
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE/AMB, AmEx Plat, National EE, WN A-List, CLEAR+, Covid-19
Posts: 4,957
(I do get where others say they'd prefer standing before their flight, but as I usually have my tablet out while waiting I'm otherwise occupied anyway.)
#70
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: AA Plat Pro, United Silver, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,116
I mean except for the OP, of course.
#71
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,808
That's a bit insulting to the non frequent flier. It's not like they are stupid, and it's not that complex on the legacies if you know how to use a mouse, point, and click. It's cooked into the purchase flow.."transaction complete. Select seat?". Depends on the airline, but most have seat selection for no charge in rows towards the back and in non-premium seats. Others are blocked for elite seat selection.
#72
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: AA Plat Pro, United Silver, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,116
That's a bit insulting to the non frequent flier. It's not like they are stupid, and it's not that complex on the legacies if you know how to use a mouse, point, and click. It's cooked into the purchase flow.."transaction complete. Select seat?". Depends on the airline, but most have seat selection for no charge in rows towards the back and in non-premium seats. Others are blocked for elite seat selection.
For most flyers, Southwest is less complex. Family boarding. Free carry-on AND checked bags. Numbered boarding pass. No confusion (except for misunderstandings about EBCI)
#73
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 4,898
Really? Because the last flight I booked was on AA. I had to pay $50 extra per person to be able to even select a seat and still the only seats that could be selected without paying even more money were behind the exit rows. I am sure the AA 738 max I have heard so much about will make up for it though.
Last edited by Cledaybuck; Dec 14, 2018 at 7:53 pm
#74
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: RNO
Programs: AA/DL/UA
Posts: 10,747
Rather than A31 going to someone who paid $79 six months ago and B47 going to someone who paid $750 three days ago, reverse that.
#75
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 4,898
Interesting idea, though it does go against WNs ethos (those who check in first get better boarding, those who buy EBCI first get better boarding). That said, if you are buying a few days ahead of time for an outrageous fare, shouldnt you be buying BS anyway? Is there any reason to buy AT plus EBCI?