Southwest Airlines is a little different than some of its other major competitors. For one thing, Southwest is one of the few major airlines to offer free checked bags. Additionally, there is no assigned seating on Southwest flights. Naturally, this means some people try extra hard to be among the first to board the plane. Early bird gets the worm — et, seat — right?
Well, Southwest has some special “Upgraded Boarding” features to help people board the plane early. But before you jump at the opportunity, let’s take a look at those prices to see if it makes sense for you.