Step 3 – Look for the rectangular with two circles icon in the toolbar and click on it, then click to ‘Enable’ Tampermonkey Step 2 – Click on ‘+ Add to Chrome’ button Step 1 – Go to Chrome Extensions store and search for Tampermonkey: Steps should be very similar with other web browsers. In my example below, I show you how to install using Google Chrome. Then I’ll show you how to run the script. Tampermonkey is available for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, and a some Android browers (UC Browser & Dolphin Browser). Tampermonkey is a free browser extension to mange scripts. First we are going to install a script manager, Tampermonkey – a browser extension to run the script. There are a few steps involved in setting this up. The script will even have your boarding pass sent by text to your mobile phone. You won’t have to be sitting at your computer at the 24 hour prior to departure mark waiting to check in. Since checking in exactly at the 24 hour mark is key to getting the best boarding position without any extra cost, I’m going to show you how to install a script (small program written by someone) on your web browser that will check you in automatically. I have never received a C boarding number and have never been stuck in a middle seat. I have always been able to get an aisle or window seat even during the busiest travel times of the year (Christmas, Thanksgiving, & Spring Break). I usually check in at the 24 hour mark and have always received either between a late A boarding (A45-A60) thru a late B boarding number depending on the flight and time of year. $15 x 4 = $60 each way, or $120 or more for a roundtrip flight. While the early bird check-in cost is not totally outrageous, it can add up if you are a family of 4. Free – check in exactly at the 24 hour before departure mark.Don’t forget the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card and the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business card reimburse you for four upgraded boarding positions each year. Upgraded boarding usually costs $30-$50 depending on the flight. Buy an upgraded boarding position A1-A15 if they are not sold out and available.While not guaranteed an A boarding group, your chances are very good. Least Expensive – purchase early bird check-In for $15-$25 dollars – Southwest will automatically check-in for you 36 hours before departure.Most Expensive – purchase a Business Select fare to receive A1-A15.There are a few ways to get a better boarding position if you are not disabled or traveling with children 6 and under: Active Military & Family Boarding – immediate family members traveling with children 6 and under.A1 thru A15 – passengers who purchase the most expensive Business Select Fares.Preboarders – passengers with disabilities or needing assistance.When it’s time to board, usually 30 minutes prior to departure, this is the following boarding order: When you check in for your flight, you are assigned a boarding group (A, B, or C) and a number in the group (1-60). Southwest’s open seating policy is unique to the airline industry – I can’t think of another airline that does it. One thing I don’t like about Southwest is their open seating policy. The flight attendants are very friendly, there is no charge for checking two bags, tons of nonstop flights from BWI, and there are no change or cancellation fees. Living near BWI Airport (Southwest hub) and having the Southwest Companion pass for the past 4 years, I fly Southwest a LOT.
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