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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 11:32:37 GMT -5
I don't like the whole 24-hour check-in/get a numbered boarding pass thing. I prefer to have a seat assignment and check in whenever.
I am to the point of just paying to check bags so I don't have to worry about overhead bins. I would rather wait around for my bag then deal with all that crap on the plane.
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Post by chiver78 on Jul 11, 2013 11:34:18 GMT -5
then book a flight that's displayed as being "operated by AirTran" when you book Southwest. AT still assigns seats. or just book another airline entirely.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 11:36:31 GMT -5
My husband booked it. Not worth fussing at him about - but you guys are fair game.
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Post by justme on Jul 11, 2013 11:39:21 GMT -5
Half the time I fly I still have to check-in at 24 hours to get a decent seat. Granted these are work flights where we're only booking them a week or two in advanced, but every time you have to pay more to select your seat. Last time I flew Delta and I didn't get a seat assignment until I got to the gate because when I checked in the only seats available all had an upcharge.
You know you can pay $10 and get priority seating with SW. Then you don't have to worry about when you check in. It's cheaper than baggage fees.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 11:39:38 GMT -5
I don't like the whole 24-hour check-in/get a numbered boarding pass thing. I prefer to have a seat assignment and check in whenever. I am to the point of just paying to check bags so I don't have to worry about overhead bins. I would rather wait around for my bag then deal with all that crap on the plane. you can pay the extra $12 or whatever and they will automatically check you in and assign you a seat.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 11:40:30 GMT -5
Southwest is the only airline I fly. Love it.
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Post by swamp on Jul 11, 2013 11:41:58 GMT -5
I prefer to do carry on only. The airline usually manages to lose someone's bag I'm traveling with.
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Post by movingforward on Jul 11, 2013 11:42:30 GMT -5
I fly SWA all the time for personal and business and I just started paying the extra $25 (round trip) so I don't have to worry about the 24 hr check-in
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 11:43:17 GMT -5
I prefer to do carry on only. The airline usually manages to lose someone's bag I'm traveling with. I do carry on when I can but it's a PITA to try and get everything into 3.4 oz or less containers.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 11:43:33 GMT -5
I just texted my husband and asked if it was too late to pay the money for priority boarding/seat assignment. Let's see what he says. This is one of those things - we spend thousands and thousands on a vacation, but an extra $20 on THIS THING, is totally unacceptable. It is a hard struggle between luxurious and frugal, and we dance the line all the time.
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Post by swamp on Jul 11, 2013 11:44:44 GMT -5
I prefer to do carry on only. The airline usually manages to lose someone's bag I'm traveling with. I do carry on when I can but it's a PITA to try and get everything into 3.4 oz or less containers. I mooch from whomever I'm going to visit.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 11:45:37 GMT -5
I prefer to do carry on only. The airline usually manages to lose someone's bag I'm traveling with. I do carry on when I can but it's a PITA to try and get everything into 3.4 oz or less containers. I have a liquids bag that I keep packed which holds everything I need for a week. I got a TSA approved travel bag specifically for liquids, so it is very easy. It made a lot of sense when I was traveling a lot.
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Post by Rocky Mtn Saver on Jul 11, 2013 11:45:41 GMT -5
I love SWA, and the cattle call seating arrangement doesn't bother me. I've never had a problem finding overhead bin room. I fly carry-on only, but I think that SWA doesn't charge for bags either.
I have family members, though, who hate the no-assignment seating. It makes my mom frustrated and nervous, like she is worried she won't have a seat.
To each his own, I figure.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 11:48:12 GMT -5
I do carry on when I can but it's a PITA to try and get everything into 3.4 oz or less containers. I mooch from whomever I'm going to visit. well I'm traveling for work and the hotel doesn't provide my face cream or makeup remover or hair cream, unfortunately.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 11:49:33 GMT -5
I do carry on when I can but it's a PITA to try and get everything into 3.4 oz or less containers. I have a liquids bag that I keep packed which holds everything I need for a week. I got a TSA approved travel bag specifically for liquids, so it is very easy. It made a lot of sense when I was traveling a lot. the PITA comes in when I have to take hair cream that's in a 5 oz container and put some of it in a 3.4 oz container. I'm not sure what a TSA approved travel bag is and how it helps that issue.
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Post by swamp on Jul 11, 2013 11:51:36 GMT -5
I just don't wear makeup, or use face cream, or use hair treatments.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 11:53:31 GMT -5
the PITA comes in when I have to take hair cream that's in a 5 oz container and put some of it in a 3.4 oz container. I'm not sure what a TSA approved travel bag is and how it helps that issue. The bag won't help that. I have found all the stuff I need for sale in 3 oz bottles. I just keep a little stash of them. I know it is the most expensive way to buy stuff, but the cost is pretty minimal in the grand scheme of things. I use the shampoo and soap that the hotel provides, so not a biggie.
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Post by movingforward on Jul 11, 2013 11:55:32 GMT -5
I like to get on the plane with as little as possible. I carry a small bag that fits under the seat. It holds my kindle, ipod, and light jacket (since I seem to always get cold).
ETA: I have thick curly hair so I have million hair products. It is just easy for me to check everything these days.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 11:57:03 GMT -5
I just don't wear makeup, or use face cream, or use hair treatments. ummm well ok....I guess I just need more help than you...of course on my trip to cancun this past weekend several people thought I was in my mid 30's (I'm 48) so clearly what I'm doing is working.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 11, 2013 12:03:29 GMT -5
I just don't wear makeup, or use face cream, or use hair treatments. ummm well ok....I guess I just need more help than you...of course on my trip to cancun this past weekend several people thought I was in my mid 30's (I'm 48) so clearly what I'm doing is working. Singlemominmd must be my twin. I need more help, too. I don't believe in the natural look (if anyone saw me with it, I could be under arrest for environmental pollution). I swear, I take more health and beauty stuff on a trip than clothes, shoes, etc. I may be going on vacation, but two things never do: my exercise routine and my glamour routine. What can I say? Oh, and I love SWA. Fly them every chance I get.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 12:05:18 GMT -5
I switched to minerals for make-up to eliminate another bottle in my liquids brigade.
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Post by movingforward on Jul 11, 2013 12:05:35 GMT -5
I just don't wear makeup, or use face cream, or use hair treatments. ummm well ok....I guess I just need more help than you...of course on my trip to cancun this past weekend several people thought I was in my mid 30's (I'm 48) so clearly what I'm doing is working. I was carded in Vegas last month. I almost crawled across the poker table and kissed the guy. Of course, he looked like he was about 70 so perhaps everyone looked young to him ETA: I carry a bunch of crap too - face creme, eye creme, bio oil, God only knows what else...
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 11, 2013 12:16:04 GMT -5
I don't like the whole 24-hour check-in/get a numbered boarding pass thing. I prefer to have a seat assignment and check in whenever. I am to the point of just paying to check bags so I don't have to worry about overhead bins. I would rather wait around for my bag then deal with all that crap on the plane. Why not ship your bags ahead of your departure. Use FedEx or UPS two-day services. It may or may not be the around the price you would pay to check your bags. That way you don't have to fight with overhead bins or wait in the arrival area for your luggage.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 12:21:16 GMT -5
Because I would be way, way more inconvenienced to pack up a day early, go down to the FedEx store, make sure I get the right box, pay for the shipping, look up the address of the hotel, etc, then to just wait at the carousel for 8 minutes. I don't have to pay on Southwest, and their flights are usually more expensive than airlines that charge, so the cost is a wash to pay for it, if I chose another airline based on flight times or whatever. I have found that if I'm in the back of the plane, and then I get off and go to the bathroom, sometimes I stop and grab a bottle of water or something, the addition of going to baggage claim doesn't really change my overall airport experience.
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Post by swamp on Jul 11, 2013 12:22:42 GMT -5
I just don't wear makeup, or use face cream, or use hair treatments. ummm well ok....I guess I just need more help than you...of course on my trip to cancun this past weekend several people thought I was in my mid 30's (I'm 48) so clearly what I'm doing is working. I'm often mistaken for a 12 year old.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 12:23:26 GMT -5
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 11, 2013 12:27:22 GMT -5
Because I would be way, way more inconvenienced to pack up a day early, go down to the FedEx store, make sure I get the right box, pay for the shipping, look up the address of the hotel, etc, then to just wait at the carousel for 8 minutes. I don't have to pay on Southwest, and their flights are usually more expensive than airlines that charge, so the cost is a wash to pay for it, if I chose another airline based on flight times or whatever. I have found that if I'm in the back of the plane, and then I get off and go to the bathroom, sometimes I stop and grab a bottle of water or something, the addition of going to baggage claim doesn't really change my overall airport experience. My error. When you posted "I am to the point of just paying to check bags so I don't have to worry about overhead bins.", I assumed Southwest charged for checked baggage and you would be willing to pay for checked baggage to avoid overhead bins. Are you one of those last-minute suitcase packers? FedEx does pickup at residences so you wouldn't have to go to the FedEx store.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 12:32:52 GMT -5
It cost more to ship via UPS or FedEx than to just pay for 1 bag on most airlines.
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Post by justme on Jul 11, 2013 12:33:48 GMT -5
I don't like the whole 24-hour check-in/get a numbered boarding pass thing. I prefer to have a seat assignment and check in whenever. I am to the point of just paying to check bags so I don't have to worry about overhead bins. I would rather wait around for my bag then deal with all that crap on the plane. Why not ship your bags ahead of your departure. Use FedEx or UPS two-day services. It may or may not be the around the price you would pay to check your bags. That way you don't have to fight with overhead bins or wait in the arrival area for your luggage. I've yet to find a service that will ship a 30-40-50lb bag/box anywhere cheaper than the $25 baggage fee. I found one company that's all they do is ship your luggage ahead of time - it was $70 one way for a carry-on size piece of luggage.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 11, 2013 12:36:49 GMT -5
Maybe it makes sense to ship luggage if you are going to golf or ski or need to take your racing bicycle or something?
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