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17 comments
Kimnicoson
October 15, 2020
If you have a smartphone, is WiFi free on Southwest? Are there any Southwest planes that have tv screens?
Jarrod West
October 15, 2020
Hi Kimnicoson,
WiFi is not free on Southwest. The charge is $8 per day. Currently, none of the planes in the Southwest fleet feature tv screens.
Linda
October 24, 2020
Hi. I just purchased a ticket to fly to Tampa next month.I was wondering what the seating arrangement was because of Covid-19? I have TSA PreCheck which I forgot to put on my ticket with my name. Can I do this when I check-in? Thank you for your time.
Katie Seemann
October 26, 2020
Hi Linda,
If you’re flying in November, middles seats will still be open so you shouldn’t have to sit next to anyone. The order of seating will be the same as usual (check out this post for more info: Southwest Boarding). TSA PreCheck won’t have any effect on seating.
T Moore
June 16, 2021
Are there USB ports on plane to charge my phone or IPOD?
Jarrod West
June 16, 2021
Hi T,
No, Southwest does not offer USB ports on its planes.
Jane
August 28, 2022
It does now.
Tracey Singer
November 14, 2021
What is the best seat for traveling with a pet?
Jarrod West
November 15, 2021
Hi Tracey,
I would imagine one of the aisle seats would be best. Safe travels!
Patrick
October 21, 2022
When and how should we check-in online? What if we don’t do check in?
Jarrod West
October 21, 2022
Hi Patrick,
You can check in online on the Southwest website or through the mobile app. Checking in as early as possible will give you a better boarding position so that you can get a better seat on the flight.
Eric Bartlett
November 13, 2022
Hello, what is the earliest time someone can check in? When using the Southwest credit card for upgrading, can this be done anytime, or do you need to wait to upgrade at the boarding gate? Thank you, Eric.
Katie Seemann
November 14, 2022
You can begin checking in 24 hours prior to your flight. You can upgrade your boarding position at the gate or on online once you check in for your flight.
Sheryl
November 07, 2022
How do I find seat maps for Southwest fligts?
Jarrod West
November 07, 2022
Hi Sheryl,
The website Seatguru is great for viewing airline seat maps.
Betty
May 17, 2023
I am heavy and may not fit in the seats. Do I need to pay for two seats. If so can I get a refund after the flight?
Keri Stooksbury
May 18, 2023
Hi Betty! Information on Southwest’s “Customer of size and extra seat policy” can be found at https://www.southwest.com/help/booking/extra-seat-policy. Thanks for reading!
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