To check in for a Southwest Airlines flight, you have a few options:
- Online check-in: Starting 24 hours before your flight’s departure, you can check in online by visiting Southwest’s website[1]. Enter your confirmation number and first and last name to check in and receive your boarding pass.
- Southwest mobile app: You can also check in using the Southwest mobile app, available for both iOS[2] and Android devices[3]. After downloading the app, log in with your Rapid Rewards account or enter your confirmation number and name to check in and access your mobile boarding pass.
- EarlyBird Check-In: For a fee of $25 per person one-way, you can purchase EarlyBird Check-In, which automatically checks you in 36 hours before your flight, giving you a better boarding position[4]. You can add EarlyBird Check-In during the booking process or later by visiting Southwest’s website[5].
- A-List or A-List Preferred status: If you have A-List or A-List Preferred status with Southwest, the airline will automatically reserve your boarding position 36 hours before departure[4]. However, you still need to check in to receive your boarding pass.
Remember to check in as close to the 24-hour mark as possible to secure a better boarding position. After checking in, you can print your boarding pass, download it to your mobile device, or receive it via text message[6]. If you don’t need to check bags, you can proceed directly to the security checkpoint and gate with your boarding pass[7].
Citations:
[1] https://www.southwest.com/help/day-of-travel/online-checkin
[2] https://apps.apple.com/us/app/southwest-airlines/id344542975
[3] https://www.southwest.com/mobile-app/
[4] https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/things-to-know-before-flying-southwest
[5] https://www.southwest.com/early-bird/
[6] https://www.southwestvacations.com/check-in-online/
[7] https://www.gototravelgal.com/southwest-check-in/