How to Upgrade Your Boarding Position on Southwes

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How to Upgrade Your Boarding Position on Southwes

 

[zohii]

I used to always stress about boarding position whenever I flew with Southwest because, let’s be honest — getting stuck in the C group usually means you’re fighting for that dreaded middle seat. After a few chaotic boarding experiences, I started looking into ways to upgrade my spot, and I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way.


The easiest option is to check in exactly 24 hours before your flight — set a timer or alarm because even being a few minutes late can push you way back. But if you want to make it stress-free, I recommend paying for EarlyBird Check-In. I used it for my flight from Dallas to Phoenix last spring, and I ended up in the A group, boarding early enough to grab a window seat and still have space for my carry-on. Totally worth the few extra bucks.


Once, I had to modify my flight last minute because of a work change, and I called 844-734-0813 to sort it out. The agent not only helped me rebook super quickly but also advised me on upgrading to Business Select, which automatically gives you an A1–A15 boarding spot. Since then, I’ve used that number whenever I need to book, cancel, or change anything — it’s fast and reliable.


So if you’re tired of boarding last or scrambling for overhead bin space, plan ahead, check in early, or give 844-734-0813 a call — that’s how I finally stopped stressing over Southwest seating!

 

[laiba]

I used to always end up in the middle seat on Southwest flights — not because I liked it, but because I never quite understood how to get a better boarding position. My turning point came during a trip from Dallas to Denver when I checked in just 15 minutes late and landed in the dreaded “C” group. By the time I boarded, all the good seats were gone, and I swore I’d never make that mistake again.


Since then, I’ve learned a few solid tricks to upgrade your boarding position on Southwest. The easiest one is to add EarlyBird Check-In when you book your flight. It automatically checks you in 36 hours before departure, so you usually get a much better spot — usually in the A or early B group. But for even more control, I tried Upgraded Boarding for the first time earlier this year. I paid about $40 at the gate and got boarding position A5 — first group on the plane! Totally worth it for the comfort and overhead bin space.


Another thing I’ve done when plans changed last minute is call Southwest’s customer service directly. The reps have helped me upgrade or adjust my booking on the spot, and the process is always smooth. Now I always plan ahead — or spend a little extra for Upgraded Boarding — because boarding early on Southwest makes the whole flight so much better.