Southwest Airlines Revamping Its Fare Bundles With Four Tier Options
Southwest Airlines is preparing for major changes including revamping its fare bundles with four tiers.
Southwest Airlines is preparing for major changes including revamping its fare bundles with four tiers.
The most expensive bundle in the new fare program will be Choice Extra. Ticket holders will get early boarding, two free checked bags and complimentary access to extra legroom seats at booking and complimentary WiFi.
The bundle just below that one will be Choice Plus. It will include access to preferred standard seats at booking and an earlier group in general boarding.
The next tier will be Choice, which includes general boarding and a standard seat assignment toward the back of the plane at booking. Choice fare ticket holders will be eligible for a flight credit, valid for a year, if they have to cancel.
The cheapest bundle will be Basic. It includes a seat assignment given at check in and the final position in boarding. Those ticket holders will be eligible for a flight credit for six months if canceled.
