Can you purchase Southwest a list?
You can purchase a spot at the front of the line for $30 to $50, depending on the flight. However, Southwest Airlines automatically assigns priority boarding privileges to Southwest travelers who hold A-List elite status.
When can a list board Southwest?
A-List positions are automatically assigned beginning 36 hours prior to departure. If an A-Lister receives a position in the B or C group (happens when a flight change is made less than 36 hours before departure) they can board after the A group.
Do I need early bird if I am a list?
There’s no easy answer to your question. A-list will ALWAYS yield a better boarding position than Early Bird – unless the ticket happens to be booked less than 24 hours in advance, SW assigns boarding positions in the following order: A List preferred, followed by A-List, followed by Early Bird.
How does a list priority boarding work?
Priority Boarding ($600) A-List Preferred members will automatically be assigned a boarding position 36 hours before departure, and they’ll be prioritized over regular A-List members (though behind Business Select travelers).
Does Southwest credit card get you a list?
To earn A-List status, you have to either fly 25-qualifying one-way flights or earn 35,000 tier qualifying points (TQPs). Having a branded Southwest Airlines credit card makes it easier to earn A-List status. Existing Southwest credit card members can earn more tier qualifying points for a limited time.
Does Southwest A list automatically check you in?
Re: A list does not get automatic check in. A List puts you in the que to automatically reserve your boarding position 36 hours prior to flight time. You still have to “check in” to get your boarding pass.
How do I get a list status on Southwest?
To qualify for A-List status, you will need to fly 25 Southwest Airlines® one-way qualifying flights or earn 35,000 tier qualifying points per calendar year.
When can I board with a list?
if you are A list, you are able to board after all A’s no matter what your boarding position is on your boarding pass. You still need to be up front then because they board all families with children under 5(maybe a different age, but same idea none the less) at that time as well and it’s first come, first served…
Does a list automatically check you in?
How long does a list Southwest last?
You will maintain your A-List or A-List Preferred status for the remainder of the calendar year and the entire calendar year immediately following the year in which you qualified. Southwest® may from time to time offer promotional tier status.