Southwest Airlines

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As a leading low-cost airline of the world, Southwest Airlines has been the choice of millions of customers in the United States of America as well as in ten other countries of North America, the Caribbean, Central America, and Hawaii. Based in Dallas city of Texas, it serves more than a hundred domestic and international destinations. It achieved tremendous growth through time by virtue of its customer-friendly interventions.

History of Southwest Airlines 

The Southwest Co., established by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King on March 15, 1967, was renamed as Southwest Airlines in 1971. It gradually expanded its flight services to different destinations and took initiatives to attract a big number of customers. It adopted the “love” theme in its promotion of services and became the beloved airline for many.

Cabin

Unlike other major airlines, The Southwest offers only Economy Class equipped with comfortable basic amenities including entertainment, and complimentary drinks.

Fare Types

Business Select, Anytime, Wanna Get Away

Business Select: Passengers opting for the Business Select type of fare get 12 Rapid Rewards points per dollar, priority in the check-in queue, and complimentary premium drink, etc. Under this category, passengers get a chance to select their preferred seat including space for their carry-on baggage. If they are to change their travel plane at the last moment, they can get a refund on their canceled tickets without paying any additional charges. Passengers get a coupon to use for a complimentary drink in flight.

Anytime Fare: Under this policy, Southwest Airlines offers money back option in case of changing the travel plan. For every dollar, passengers get 10 points that can be used for booking in the future. An In-flight entertainment facility is also available for the passengers traveling under the Anytime fare policy.

Wanna Get Away: There is a no-refund policy on canceled tickets under this type of fare policy, though; passengers can avail of their canceled fund within 12 months from the date of reservation. The Southwest awards 6 points to the passengers choosing Wanna Get Away fare policy. In-flight entertainment includes free movies, live TV, etc.

Baggage Allowance

In contrast with other airlines, Southwest Airlines doesn’t charge fees for checked baggage consisting of two items.

Carry-on Baggage Dimension: 10 x 16 x 24 inches

Personal Items with 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches dimensions can be laid under the seat ahead. If you are unable to store your personal item under the seat, you can place your bag in the bin overhead.

Maximum Weight-50 pounds

Maximum Size-62 inches

You may be charged $75 per item if your baggage weight or size exceeds the limit prescribed by the Southwest.

Boarding Procedure

Southwest assigns a letter (A, B, or C) with a number from 1 to 60 to its passengers. Letters represent the groups and numbers represent the position for check-in. Knowing the details mentioned on your boarding pass correctly leads to hassle-free check-in.

For online check-in, visit southwest.com before 24 hours of departure time. Moreover, passengers can check-in or get their boarding pass at airports.

Fleet

Southwest used only Boeing 737 aircraft which ensured its flight operation smoothly.

Important Features

Even ten minutes before the departure, passengers can cancel or change their flights without paying any fees to the Southwest Airlines.Non-alcoholic drinkables are fully free on board but the alcoholic ones are charged $6 to $7.

Its customer-centric policies are to a great extent successful as there isa low number of complaints received against the airlines which makes it a widely popular US airline.

In-flight entertainment

Southwest Airlines offers enjoyable entertainment options onboard ensuring stress free and comfortable journey. In-flight entertainment equipment includes Wi-Fi, free movies and music, free messaging app and the like.

Rapid Rewards

Rapid Rewards is a frequent-flyer program of Southwest that was started on June 18, 1987.

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