5 Tips Flying Southwest Airlines

[@Zachus]

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[@bumblybee333]

Thank you for the video! I'm travelling by myself for the first time this week (I've only traveled by plane twice before, once when I was 5 and once 6 years ago with my entire family) so I've been really anxious. You have a really wonderful demeanor and explain things in a very thorough way. I'm excited to travel by myself now! I've subscribed for more future adventures and tips :)

[@Zachus]

So excited for you! Hope you have a great time. I have a more detailed video (refresher) on this as well and more on my travel channel @zachustravel or www.zachustravel.com

[@globalautobahn1132]

Enjoy your travels my dear! And this is coming from someone who has traveled to well over 120 countries. Traveling is the best thing for your mindset, and both it makes you appreciate the things that you have in life and also strive for better things that you witness in your travels. Although that depends on where you travel. North Korea and Saudi Arabia, not so much I’m afraid lol 😂

[@Kaboomboo]

I like Southwest Airlines. I regard it as the "Honda Car" of the airline world. They're not the most luxurious or sexy airlines. But they are dependable, comfortable, and will get you to where you need to go.

[@Izzy-ik4lm]

Honestly United did me dirty I paid $918 for a good seat red eye flight but never again!! Sw for life😭❤️

[@josiahcarrasco445]

I had my first ever flight this week with southwest and I have to say THERE AMAZING!!! I love Southwest!!! There so nice.

[@uptildawnltd3253]

Not only will I fly southwest for the first time on the 2nd, I will fly for the first time PERIOD. Can’t wait to soar like a bird, I’ve always wanted to fly!

[@Zachus]

That is so AWESOME!!! It will be awesome and you are head of the game because you are watching videos to get prepared. So excited for you!!!

[@MichaelBrown-dv7ir]

Flew Southwest from Honolulu to San Diego for the first time and will fly SW every chance from now on!

[@ginapayne744]

My first time flying with SW will use these tips! TXS!

[@crypticneon806]

@-・T0XIC・- Oh nice! I've been on quite a few unaccompanied minor flights myself

[@jameslillard8010]

@-・T0XIC・- same i fly SW all the time so ik all these tip but im leaveing aug 20 2021

[@retishiajackson8458]

Thanks for the tips. Have traveled before but never SW. Going on a trip next weekend to Denver and happy to hear checked bags and a carry-on is free!!!

[@rra022001]

This airline takes care of their employees and they really really do their best to maintain their aircraft. On top of that, South West is employee owned.

[@teeomge35]

is it true that you can pick your own seat?

[@Zachus]

Only once you board the plane. You cannot select a seat prior. Did you watch my video? 😁 I talk about this in the video and how it works and in my other Southwest video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2QaquEiLtmkJY Basically depending on when you get on, you'll be left whatever seats are not taken to select from.

[@kitten224]

Me and my BF took that Las Vegas discount QUICK. Going this weekend sooooo excited 💕

[@rosequartz7939]

How was it?

[@dx5907]

Thank you so much, your tips were very useful! I’ll be flying out with Southwest next month and I have a connecting flight that’s only an hour in between and it’s something I’m nervous about. I just secured the early bird check in and I hope I can make it to the boarding on time for the second flight but honestly as long as I can catch that second flight I’ll be happy (:

[@Zachus]

You'll be more than fine. It's rare to miss but if for some reason you do they will take good care of you. Best way to fly is to just relax and enjoy it. It'll all work out in the end. Enjoy your flight. New video coming soon. Subscribe to be notified when it's live

[@dx5907]

@@Zachus yay! I’m looking forward to your new video c: I changed my flight to give myself a two hour connecting window to feel much better hehe 🧡

[@scottishfeather]

The tip about tiles is very helpful! Thank you!

[@JoseAlbertoMaldonadoMurillo]

Thank you buddy for the tips !

[@brendonallen8239]

This is great. Flying Southwest for the first time this week. Thank you man!

[@Zachus]

Have fun

[@jlspooner09]

Thanks for sharing

[@Zachus]

There's a new version, its way better, kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6C6iaaPn7CKe8ksi=orpOTD_6H0-kS6Ue

[@ProGuitaristAndDrummer]

Using southwest tomorrow from San antonio to nashville. 2 hrs long and tips helped a lot. Thx!!!

[@Zachus]

Awesome! Enjoy

[@user-jd5zp6wg3w]

Awesome! I’ll be sure to check in 24 hrs in advance on the app, thanks for the video!

[@abelaguirre2207]

Flying for the first time from Texas to Buffalo next month can’t wait.

[@danliang13]

Flap and Tile are awesome! Great tips Zachus!

[@Zachus]

Thanks for being a subscriber

[@JoshSmith-me7oe]

DO bring a bottle of water! When I fly southwest often, sometimes they won’t even do their in flight food/ beverage service if it’s bumpy the entire time.

[@versavelmelaku5106]

Thank you for the Great Tips. Very helpful👍🏽

[@Faith_and_Hope_07]

Love this video. Thank you. Informative and straight to the point. My only suggestion is to demonstrate the things you are talking about like the tiles. I know you put the links below but it would be nice to see them on the video as well.

[@Zachus]

Hey, great suggestion. Thanks

[@charlotteryner6583]

I rarely fly anywhere that SWA doesn't go. They have everything I need and I always use Earlybird checkin.

[@Unknownuser72727]

Definitely would recommend Southwest Airlines to fly to where you are going.

[@dariaharruff7025]

southwest airplane rides are awesome i love southwest airlines they dont have assigned seats pretty cool right

[@BlueWithTheOooh]

Thank you!!!!! #SWA❤

[@Zachus]

New version of this video is live now kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6C6iaaPn7CKe8k

[@TedGulyas]

Extremely helpful video. Thank you! Got a sub from me, keep up the content.

[@TheAgiovannym]

I have my old iPhone 6s+ I’ll turn that on and leave it in my checked bag so I can check it . I use an iphone 11 now. Great tips

[@annalopez9432]

Great tips. Thank you

[@kimsinspiredlife]

Love Southwest ❤️

[@RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks]

Thanks for the info!!

[@johnkoponen3886]

Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but Apple AirTags do the same thing as tile. Might be worth checking out.

[@Zachus]

Love airtags and use them now.

[@alonnachan8126]

Traveling for the first time with sw ! Honestly looking at all airlines it’s the best option. When they say 2 free checked bags is it per person?

[@Zachus]

Yes, everything is per ticket = per person. Have a great flight and remember to get there a little early to check those bags

[@aliciapitterson2010]

Thank you

[@smooch9320]

My fav airline my go too

[@nardeenmourad4272]

the way he said water was his own accent

[@michaelmartin4366]

My wife and I are rapid rewards members. We're A listers. We fly business select. We always board A1 through 5. We don't even have to check in before hand. They do it for us. We get to check our bags first, get plenty of alcoholic drink vouchers, and rarely have to show them. We typically bring good food with us, and always bring our metal water containers to fill up once we get through TSA. We always get great seats. If you aren't flying Business Select, then you're stuck behind those of us who do and that's a shame because if you fly a lot like us, those points add up and you'll miss out on a lot of free flights. If you're flying business select, then you do need to get there early, but we never have to since we are guaranteed to board worse than A 1-15, but we rarely get worse than A 5. So do yourself a favor and fly business select. You won't regret it.

[@Zachus]

A Listers, Business Select, if you are late, you are still at the back in the middle 😎 been there, no reservations and no special treatment. Thanks for sharing

[@BashoStrikes]

The Southwest seating system, by default, promotes people not being able to sit together who travel together. If folks were to adhere to the seating rule, as it is presently established, almost nobody who travels together would ever sit together.

[@Zachus]

I guess you haven't flown Southwest because this is completely false. I see people sitting together all the time, entire families. We sit together when we fly them. If you are in the last group then yes, you are likely to get split up or ask someone to move but if you are in A and B then you shouldn't have an issue. Follow my tips and you'll be golden haha

[@BashoStrikes]

@@Zachus I've flown it a few times, and yes, because the average person usually won't take advantage of the established rules and demand a saved seat, if one wished to do so, as did happen on a flight I was on, the staff must suport the person who selects that seat first. The ladies husband, who she was saving the seat for, sat next to me instead. You technically cannot save seats on Southwest Airlines and all you have to do is ask anyone of their staff, on the phone, or in person, and they will inform you accordingly.

[@Zachus]

I've never seen people get upset or try to save but maybe my flights have been easy. Again if you get in A you won't have this issue. I did see one person on my last flight had a person in A and the rest were in C or D and they had some issues but they just had to go find other seats. One sat at the front and the other in the back. If you do Early Bird or my Hack at the end of the video you'll never have this issue 😁

[@BashoStrikes]

@@Zachus personally I always sit in the very back row, so it really doesn't matter to me as those seats are usually open until the end of boarding. More than anything else, I'm just fascinated with the Southwest seating experiment and the fact it's completely dependent on the average good will of people, but potentially quite contrary to that as it is written. If people were to actually adhere, or be forced to adhere to the written polcy, most people who travel together would not be able to sit together as most of them are not able to board together.

[@Zachus]

I'm with you and I think I say it in both videos. I HATE their seating. I want to book a seat and know no matter when I get there, I got the seat I wanted. BTW Spirit video coming soon with a HACK. Most people don't know that you can actually fly in a first class big nice seat for as little as $35 more. Way cheaper than first class seats on other airlines. You have to put up with Spirit nonsense but.. budget friendly way to fly comfortably.

[@syckindahead]

Lately my concern has been flight teams calling off and the mass cancellations. Nice vid, the long ad break tho💀

[@Zachus]

Totally Agree!!

[@Zachus]

I'm only flying non-stop flights right now

[@tracey26reacts59]

Awesome Tips & Suggestions 🤓THANKS

[@basilmint7802]

this is very helpful because I have never flown SW, thank you

[@2009korz]

Here is one tip on a Connecting flight on SWA.... The originating flight, sit towards the front of the plane.

[@Zachus]

Yes!! Another reason to be front of A group

[@angelascott8673]

Great tips thanks

[@BC_26fhj]

Thanks

[@raiderfrankdatank]

Not being able to reserve my seat is the reason why Ive never used WN

[@Zachus]

It is why I rarely fly them because sometimes I need to get there right before they close the door and still know I have a good seat. But a lot of people don't care what seat they get and it works for them. Back in the day they use to have it where some seats were turned to the back of the plane, that was rough. You had to look at someone the entire time lol

[@joshlynch3107]

I'm against the grain on checking in, I want to be the last one on the plane = less time stuck in that tiny seat.

[@MarcusMartn]

I love southwest

[@saarahsegura590]

Can I take 2 checked bags and a carry on bag for free? Or is it 1 checked bag and 1 carry on bag for free? Thank you!!

[@Zachus]

Yes with Southwest you'll be able to take a Carry-On and a personal item onboard with you and you can check up 2 bags free up to 50lbs each

[@aaronarguelles8322]

Great experience with SW! I’m still confused about how to use points and redeem them to pay for flights.

[@scottishfeather]

The website has an option to convert flights prices to points in the upper right hand corner of price charts. Different days & times have different point values. I recently did it & ended up paying $30 OOP for 3 tickets from CA-MI.

[@lilyvega9944]

Hi I have a question about baggage, can I take a backpack as my personal item?

[@Zachus]

Yes, I so every time I fly. Here's an updated video that might help more kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6C6iaaPn7CKe8ksi=lubDSY4HaXIhiMJQ

[@mistervacation23]

This is not surprising given the myriad delays wrought by the pandemic, but it’s still frustrating. Will SSSS codes continue to appear on our boarding passes? Only time will tell.

[@fitsumaen4613]

Thanks.

[@Zachus]

Thanks for being a subscriber!

[@Ari_world214]

I came two hours early

[@Zachus]

You've got to do what makes you feel good when it comes to Southwest lol After the Christmas leaving us stranded haven't flown them again... they really left us high and dry and didn't do anything to really make up for it.

[@olive836]

Second time flying soon

[@richcounts56]

SOUTHWEST. 💛❤💙 AIRLINES is AWESOME. & grr8 tips man ....but it is FLIGHT ATTENDANT & the term Stewardess went out in the 1980's 😂❗

[@rochellecippa9939]

Fantastic!!

[@khodges2]

Wait you don’t pick your seat when ordering the ticket? So you play a game about who gets in first?

[@Zachus]

With Southwest you cannot pick your seat when booking your ticket. Everyone selects their seat when boarding. Whoever boards last gets what is left.

[@khodges2]

@@Zachusstarting to realize why I never flew with this airline.

[@Zachus]

Yeah I don't fly them often unless I have to or it's an amazing deal because of this. Learning the hack in my new video did help me a lot and I feel better flying them now than I did before... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2QaquEiLtmkJY

[@kimberlyfamoly1963]

Is the check in thing true if you are flying Business Select?

[@Zachus]

Everyone is treated the same. I bought the most expensive business class ticket one time at the last minute and got there early but they boarded early and I did up in the back middle. They just don’t care. this is one thing that really makes Southwest Southwest but it’s also the most common complaint I get and my research shows so it too...I don’t know why they don’t change it to let you select seats

[@shineymcshine5026]

Now- when you say "Check in 24hrs ahead of time" do you mean check-in online? or by calling southwestern airlines before you actually get to the airport within the 24hr window.

[@Zachus]

Always on the app or online. You only call them when you have too.

[@MaryKatrina]

What if I want to bring my work laptop and my DSLR in my checked bag? I need both for my trip. PLEASE ANSWER ASAP 😩

[@Zachus]

Yes of course. I take both all the time

[@lyt2016]

Great tips. Are the seats comfortable?

[@Zachus]

Seats are like any other Coach seats you'll find on American, United, etc... They are more comfortable than Spirit coach and Frontier I think. I've never had an issue with them.

[@OpalJustice]

You can also buy a holder for your cell phone that hangs on your neck (super lightweight). The only suggestion I didn't agree with was when you said Dasani. That water has chemicals in it, one of which is an ingredient that is also in a medication to stop premature labor in pregnant women. That said, I LOVE Southwest. I'm a musician and always carry my guitar on and put it in the overhead compartment. I have never had issues with that process. They're great to fly with!!

[@Zachus]

Totally agree with Dasani, never buy it but at the Airport you don't always have the option. I normally can at least find Smart Water or Life Water something else... Sweet! yeah I've seen people with guitars, all kinds of things. Pretty flexible

[@adrunkgorillawithalobotomy353]

I thought you couldn't bring liquids onto planes??? So....how could I grab a water or Coke? Do you mean while I'm waiting? Before security? Specify, please.

[@Zachus]

Where did you hear you can't bring liquids on a plane. You can't bring them through security but anything you buy after security you can bring onto the plane with you. There's plenty of stores and vending machines in most airports to pick up anything you'd like to drink (water, pepsi, dr pepper, gatorade, etc...) plus snacks, candies and more. BTW you can bring some liquids through security like shampoo, face wash etc but only in small amounts. If you listen in the video I tell you after security to pick up water and a snack before boarding the plane ;)

[@curlygurlxo]

If you pay for early bird check in, are you automatically ahead of people that check in 24 hrs in advance, even if those people check in immediately? Just want to give myself the best chance of boarding first

[@Zachus]

Early Bird auto checks you in at the 24 hour mark. You are not ahead but sure to get an A or top B spot. You should watch my other Southwest video, there's a hack that's around the same price that ensures you are top of A 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2QaquEiLtmkJY

[@jaredmcleland2889]

How does southwest handle connections? Like do I need to check in for each connecting flight as well or will checking in for one flight check me in for all the flights? How does this work?

[@Zachus]

No you only have to check in for your flight going and then coming back. All connections are handled through that one check-in. Be sure and see my other Southwest video for a hack if you get a bad placement in line. They make everything super easy except how you get on the plane haha. Hope this helps

[@stormchaser419]

Still confused about the grouping. With Covid, apparently they are only allowing 15 to board at a time now? Anyway let's say I'm assigned A12. Does that mean literally these 15 people have to look at each other and go, what number do you have? What number are you and make sure everybody lines up perfectly 1 through 15 or do those 15 people just get in that boarding line and go in the plane regardless of whether they are A2 or A12. Thanks!

[@Zachus]

I haven't experienced any COVID related boarding irregularities. I have no idea how boarding 15 at a time would help anything all when you are all going to sit next to each other on a plane and eat and drink etc... there's no logic in that except fake optics maybe... The boarding is done in groups A, B, C, D, and sometimes E depending on the plane size. If you are in A12 as you stated then yes when they say boarding A1-40 for example then you line up and you ask "what number are you" to find out where you go. If you have B12 for example and try to get go in A they will stop you and make you wait. People will ask you and you will ask them. You need to line up in order, it's crucial to their system and they will gladly call you out of it. Say they are boarding A1-40 and you are A40 and you try to board first, they will stop you because people pay extra to get up in the line to get better seats and overhead space. It's only fair. The gate agents are always super nice and super clear. They will call out no one to line up unless they call your group and number. Sometimes they will board A1-20 and then A21-40 etc... This is why I don't fly them much. I prefer to know my seat and know that I'm not going to end up in the back in the middle. I just did a longer video on all of this that might help, kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2QaquEiLtmkJY

[@DanielleSmith2003]

How is the turbulence? How many G's when taking off/landing?

[@eddiep2748]

How can one check in 24 hours ahead from home?

[@Zachus]

Through the app or their website. Check out my updated video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6C6iaaPn7CKe8ksi=nkmQlUP_3R33eja3

[@CynymonGirl]

Can I take a bottle of water -- opened and or unopened -- onto the plane?

[@Zachus]

As long as you bought it AFTER TSA or filled it up after TSA then you're good. They don't care if it's open or closed. You just can't take it through TSA Security checkpoint. Hope this helps. I have an updated video on this kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6C6iaaPn7CKe8ksi=-jOpwDV_LJrcpXTW

[@CynymonGirl]

@@Zachus Thank you so much!

[@robinbain1328]

Question .. Do all SW airlines have free movie and TV ? How do you get it ? Is it an App ?

[@Zachus]

Yes they do (unless their wifi is down) You connect to their Wifi [SouthwestWifi] once on the plane (sometimes once in the air) It normally will automatically pull up a link or website of their Inflight Entertainment but you can also go to their app and click on Inflight Entertainment that only shows up once connected to their wifi They also offer free iMessaging for text only You can get internet for as law as $8 (not to stream) but browse, check email etc... They offer - Live TV - Movies - TV on demand - Radio FYI you can also see your flight tracker, look at food/drinks available for purchase, etc... through the app when connected to their wifi. HINT: The reason I strongly recommend downloading movies/tv/music to your phone for offline use from Disney+, Hulu, Spotify, etc... is because sometimes you'll get on a plane and the wifi isn't working at all or is slow. Always have a backup plan 😉

[@remy3262]

This is rlly random but you sound like Po from kung fu panda if he did asmr. Love ur vid btw ^^

[@AMBROSIA1320]

Hi. I have a question. In terms of checking in 24hrs early, is that 24 hours from your flight (flight leaves at 6am so check in at 6am the day before), or 24 hours as in 12am?

[@Zachus]

24hrs from your flight time. So if your flight is at 6am on Friday you would check in 6am on Thursday. If you miss it, see my other video with my hack ;)

[@AMBROSIA1320]

@@Zachus Thank you so much for replying! I checked in 24 hours on the dot! I got group A for the 1st flight and group B for my layover 😃! That takes a load off my shoulders, because I haven't flown in many years and am a bit nervous. Thanks again!

[@Zachus]

Awesome

[@ryanragan8899]

Why did you get group A for your first flight but group B for your layover?

[@Zachus]

Because it is checking you in for 2 separate flights. If more people are in front of you for the Early bird or for checkin then it will give you different boarding numbers. You can always pay (when available) to bump up to A 1-15 normally for $30 per flight.

[@jgonzalez111301]

is there a weight limit to the 2 free carry ons?

[@Zachus]

Yes most major airlines are 50lbs each. With Southwest if you go over it's $75 fee because they are free. Most airlines charge $25-50 fee for overage. International and Budget airlines are different because they try to get you and charge you fees. Spirit for example is 40lbs. Always google the airline and luggage weight limit before heading to the airport. Hope this helps

[@glissile9367]

question for you!! :) so 2 bags for free under 50 lbs.. what if i have 1 bag instead of dragging around 2. im gonna guess it still has to be under 50?

[@Zachus]

No sadly it's per bag, they don't combine it. Can be up to 50lbs per bag

[@ariesradke6193]

I got there a good 14 hours early

[@Zachus]

14 hours? WHY? you mean 4?

[@yukituy9399]

Does Southwest allow a bottle of water and an aerosol can (hairspray) inside the carry on bag on domestic travel?

[@Zachus]

No airline allows this, it's TSA regulation. They will take it and throw it away. You have to buy all of this after security to carry it on to the plane. That's why I recommend in this video giving yourself time to stop at a store past security to grab water, snacks. You'll thank me later. You can't use hairspray on the plane, just FYI. Hope this helps

[@yukituy9399]

@@Zachus let me express my appreciation for your response now, thank you.

[@Walnutcreek234]

How to recheck bags in New york airport for international travel?

[@Zachus]

What do you mean?

[@balba9478]

When having a layover do we have to check in twice ? Or does the “ group “ number stay the same ? TIA

[@Zachus]

No you don't have to checkin twice. It'll check you in all three way through to your destination. Hope you have a great flight

[@propitiated4]

So with early bird check-in, I don't have to worry about trying to check in quickly on my phone, it does it for me and I can just go to the airport and get in line, and my flight pass will be there on my phone on the southwest flight app? (First time, just looking for clarification to be sure! :)

[@Zachus]

Exactly, they do it all for you and take the anxiety away from you. Be sure and see my latest update with my new hack in case you don't buy the early bird or miss check in ;)

[@propitiated4]

@@Zachus Thank you! One other question, I did not book my flight while signed in but as a guest it looks like, when I log in it shows "no upcoming flights" how will I get my flight tickets when early bird checks me in?

[@Zachus]

You can go here to look it up and manage it, do this while logged in and you should be good. It should add it to your account or give the option www.southwest.com/air/manage-reservation/?clk=GSUBNAV-AIR-MNGRES To add your Rapid Rewards number to your reservation on Southwest.com 1. click on Flight/Hotel/Car at the top of the screen. 2. Under Flight select Manage Reservations (link above is directly to this) 3. From here look up your flight using one of the two options available and 4. click on Add Rapid Rewards number next to your name.

[@propitiated4]

@@Zachus Thank you Zachus, for all your help!

[@Zachus]

Hope you have an awesome trip!!

[@TigerPenguin789]

I’m going on my first flight soon. So does SW only let you watch movies/shows through your own devices or do they have screens on the seats?

[@Zachus]

Southwest planes do not have in seat displays. You need to bring your own device. People use their phones, tablets. etc... If you click the link right under the video in the description, find the flight flap or click here, amzn.to/3irf615, you can get one for a tablet but I use my phone. Bring earphones. It's rude to play it out-loud for all to hear lol ​ Once you are up in the air you can login to their wifi and then go to the app and click on entertainment. What I do and recommend in this video is to download some content just in case their system is down which happens. Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Spotify, KZbin Premium, Audible, Podcast all let you download stuff offline to your phone. Hope this helps!

[@Zachus]

Also, to be honest with any airline like Delta, American, United... it is hit or miss if you'll get on a plane with screens and then you have to rely on their content and bring old time headphones with a rc jack or buy them from them or buy something like AirFly Pro amzn.to/3jyM7YC to connect wirelessly to (comes in handy on long and international flights that always provide screens) So with that said, it's always good to have your device at the ready because all of them also offer free content on your device IF their systems are up which they are 95% of the time. I just want you to be prepared for anything so you have a stress free great flight

[@TigerPenguin789]

@@Zachus Hey thanks for the quick response. I really appreciate it.

[@Zachus]

Have a great flight! The first one is always an amazing experience feeling that plane take off. You'll be addicted and see how much easier it is to just fly places.

[@des.unfiltered]

Is Southwest better than American Airlines?

[@Zachus]

Tricky question. Depends on what... Overall For SURE!!! Way better. But if you are looking for things like direct flights, or selecting your seat then AA might be better (this is true for any airline) It comes down to price, as little stops as possible (nonstop preferred) and then everything else (friendliness, wifi, seats, etc..) Hope this helps. I've flown most all of them and Southwest has the best customer service but no upgrades like first class, no seat selection, etc... American Airlines is most often delayed, older planes by and large. I live in Dallas so I fly both a lot because they are both Hubbed here. United, which not a fan of right now due to politics, I flew every week for a year, always was great but haven't flown them since COVID Delta is always good for me but I don't get a lot of flights out of here with them without stops so rarely fly them except to Atlanta... Hope this helps

[@Basnican]

I noticed SW doesn’t give you the option to choose a seat, do you know more about how the sitting arrangements work?

[@Zachus]

Did you watch my video? LOL I explain all of this in the video.

[@georgedoughty6679]

What about my power chair ……….?

[@Zachus]

You cannot take your chair with you. You will have to call the airport or airline and arrange for a wheel chair, they will take you to the plane and then take you off and take through the airport. As far as your power chair, I don't know if they will ship it for a fee or how that works but you can talk to the airline you booked with and see what they advise.

[@socallawrence]

2 backpacks allowed for carry on ?

[@Zachus]

You can take a personal item (backpack) if you pay for a carry on, it can be another backpack.

[@socallawrence]

@@Zachus ohh ok. So I’m just paying for an extra carry on ? Thank you

[@Zachus]

Sorry this showed on my Frontier video... So I was responding on that. For Southwest you'll be fine with 2 backpacks. No issues. You're allowed a personal item and a carry on for free.

[@nateb6883]

How do people get the screens is my main question

[@Zachus]

Get the screens? What do you mean?

[@Zachus]

If you are talking about screens to watch movies and TVs on, Southwest does not have these on any of their planes. They offer free stuff through their app and wifi onboard the plane. So you can watch movies, tv series and even live TV through their app. If you have Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ etc you can also download stuff to your phone to watch while in flight. I recommend getting this Flight Flap which is awesome for putting in where the tray or mags go and it holds your phone or tablet up at eye level to watch things with. Use headphones like AirPods, don't play the sound out loud amzn.to/3y3FiUA Hope this helps.

[@nateb6883]

@@Zachus like the seat back tvs

[@Zachus]

👆🏻look at comments I replied above about this for SWA you need a phone or tablet and a Flight Flap amzn.to/3y3FiUA, download their app before you head to the airport. Make sure you are signed in and when you get up in the air just go to your Wifi settings and connect to the SWA Wifi and then you'll go their app, click the menu at the top left and choose Entertainment. Apple App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/southwest-airlines/id344542975 Google Play Store play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.southwestairlines.mobile&hl=en_US&gl=US

[@nateb6883]

@@Zachus thanks for the advice 👍

[@parkerowens8535]

Me watching this in group C…….

[@Zachus]

Use my hack to upgrade to A kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2QaquEiLtmkJY

[@madelinekukahiko8629]

Do they have wi-fi

[@Zachus]

Yes, you can pay for it to surf the web but you can't stream netflix or anything like it. You get iMessage (iPhone text) and TV/Movies for free over the wifi they provide. If you want to surf the web, check emails, etc then you have to pay for it but it is really cheap.

[@michellemendoza9588]

First time flying from Houston to Vegas in September. I'm trying to book on sw but i have a few questions #1 why are there different times and stops do people have to get off or you stay on airplane? #2 can i bring snacks with my water? #3 how do I add early bird check in once I book my flight? Thank you! 😊

[@Zachus]

Hey Michelle, great questions! 1. Depends on where you are going but most of the time you have to get off and change planes. Airlines use their Hubs to transport people from all over the country in and then re-distribute them out to their destinations unless you are in a large hub city, then you can find Nonstop flights that are direct from your location. Houston is the hub of Southwest and you should be able to find a Nonstop direct flight to Vegas easily. 2. You can buy snacks, water, candy, magazines, and even go to restaurants like Chick-Fil-A and buy stuff and take it on the plane with you after you are through security. 3. Yes you can, any time before the 24 hours before your flight you can add the Early-Bird Special, but be sure and watch my other Southwest video and you'll find out a better way than this. It's a bonus tip that shows you how to skip the line. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2QaquEiLtmkJY (this hack not only lets you board first but also lets you go through priority security) Hope this helps!

[@feeoh_]

what is considered “a personal item” ? i’m not checking any bags, i have one carry on backpack and was hoping to bring another small Nike duffel bag for extras shoes as my other carry on. Will this not be allowed as a carry on? I’ve never flown Southwest and have done this on other airlines with only one free checked baggage and it’s always been allowed. Do you think Southwest would have an issue?

[@Zachus]

This is very loose with most airlines. You can get away with a lot here as long as you don't try to bring two carry on luggages or some huge bag. I've seen people though bring some crazy stuff on with their carry-on. Worst case they make check it or gate check it. You should be fine especially if you've done it with other airlines. Southwest Team is pretty easy going

[@edidsanchez4047]

quick question Im flying with sw this week and the luggage is what I’m worrying about, so it has to be 50lbs each luggage? Or have to equal 50😭😭…

[@Zachus]

no more than 50lbs each or they will charge you $75 fee. Have fun

[@sherokestay]

Can I take a backpack??

[@Zachus]

Of course! I take mine every time I go. I take my backpack with my carry on. BTW if you are looking for the best Carry On, check out my Away Video!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2TMpn2rrq2Lp80

[@sherokestay]

@@Zachus hey so if we don’t have passports do we just take a id or birth certificate for kids cause we are flying to Florida from Nashville

[@Zachus]

When Flying in the USA you do not have to provide ID for Children under the age of 18. Adults need a valid Drivers License that you will show at Security along with your boarding passes for everyone. Flying from FL to BNA (Nashville) is 2-3 hour short flight. You'll have no issues. Super easy. You only need a passport if you are not a legal residence of the US or if you are traveling to another country like Mexico, Italy, somewhere abroad. Hope this helps BTW Nashville is an awesome ton to visit!

[@sherokestay]

@@Zachus that helps a lot thanks for replying🙌

[@twu42618]

Do you have to pay for B boarding groups?

[@Zachus]

You don't have to pay for any boarding. You get assigned a boarding number based on when you check in. Early bird check-in that you pay $20 for can leave you at the top of B. Hope this helps. See my other video for a hack to skip early bird and skip to the front of the line A1-10 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2QaquEiLtmkJY Hint go to the end for bonus hack

[@valentinag30]

How often do they change your flight? I have one booked for july and notice my departure time and returning times have changed. I didn't make those changes. The returning is a 4 hour difference.

[@Zachus]

This is pretty rare. Something must have happen that they had to change it that much.

[@sahraivsg1320]

Yea same, mine has been changing too, its not just southwest its also delta 🥴

[@alekstheweirdcat1286]

Hi there. Thanks for the tips, but I also have one for you. Please do not talk about “Stewardesses “. They are Flight Attendants.

[@Zachus]

Updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6C6iaaPn7CKe8ksi=GwcdQuV0vaQXgaq- This one is old

[@chrissanchezworship]

Question: Is Fly-By and TSA pre check the same? Will I be allowed to bypass the general line? Thanks

[@Zachus]

No, not the same. Fly-By or otherwise known as Priority boarding comes with First Class, and in Southwest Pay for Business ticket or upgrading to A 1-15 list. Most major Airports depending on security line have a priority lane. Which is awesome because you do get to skip the long line and get through security faster. Love it! Not all airports have this though. Pre-Check is something you go through with the government. You have to fill out forms and get an appointment. There is a yearly fee and they do a background check. All airports have a pre-check line which not only lets you skip the line but also gives you perks like not having to take your shoes off etc... Only worth it if you fly a lot because it's a hassle but if you fly every week or more than 15 times a year, might be worth it. Hope this helps

[@kathysayher94]

Thanks for the tips on Southwest airlines what size bottle water is allowed ?

[@Zachus]

Anything you buy after security is allowed on the plane. Stores usually carry small and large bottles of water. I normally get a large one just because you never know. For example I arrived to my hotel at midnight last week and they were out of water, everything was closed and I had no car. BUT I had half my water left from what I brought on the plane. It paid off.

[@kathysayher94]

Thank you 😊

[@deborahgrantham7387]

Tip #1 don’t.

[@jeannespillers1132]

Help! We are flying group of 11 with kids 7-17 never flown before. We have bought tickets until group processed. Pricy to pay for everyone 20+ early CK in. What suggestions do you have for me

[@Zachus]

OH mercy, that sounds like fun! LOL Are they all bought with the same username/email/rewards number? If yes, then when you check-in, it will check you all in. Be sure to set several reminders to check-in right at 24 hours before you flight. There's a hack in my refresh video if you miss check-in you can still get into A but it will be pricy for that many people kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2QaquEiLtmkJY Group Rates: For 11+ people. Did you call Southwest? They have group rates and they probably would have helped you out. That's a lot of people. If you are traveling with more than 10 people then you can get group rates, flexibility, worth checking out www.southwest.com/html/air/business-groups/group-travel.html Remember there are no screens onboard, so with that many people make sure everyone is charged up, download content incase wifi is out and bring headphones 😉 Sounds like a BLAST!! Hope you guys are going somewhere fun!!

[@Safeandprotection]

I recommend a merger with Boeing. 💢

[@bhinbayoucity5691]

They say 2 bags are free to check in, BUT...its really not free, they "build" it into the fare, same for the cost of snacks on board...you just don't see it as a separate itemized cost on the ticket fare calculation..

[@Zachus]

I'm sorry but you couldn't be more wrong. You obviously haven't traveled a lot or you'd know that Southwest has some of the best prices out there or at least equal but then you get the benefit of 2 free luggages which most airlines charge you $50 per check-in which can be up to $100 for 2 bags on top of your fare. Thanks for stopping by. Hopefully you learned something

[@KingAnime101]

Now what? ahahahahaha

[@Zachus]

I know right. I'm glad to see people standing up against all this madness. I think it's sad that Southwest didn't own it. They were the only airline coast to coast to cancel over 2,000 flights but said it was weather related... NOPE! Time to take a stand! I know it was painful but we must suffer some to get our freedom back.