Is Southwest EarlyBird Check-in Worth it?

Improved Boarding Position: EarlyBird Check-In immediately checks you in and puts you ahead of most passengers.

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You'll board the plane earlier and have superior seat selection.

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Instead of checking in 24 hours before your flight, EarlyBird can guarantee you a boarding slot without any effort.

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Group Travel: EarlyBird can obtain early boarding positions for your group to ensure that everyone sits together.

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Cost: EarlyBird Check-In costs. Each flight leg costs extra. If you're traveling with others, it can be expensive.

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Flights may have limited EarlyBird Check-In slots. Popular routes may sell out rapidly on EarlyBird.

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Southwest Rapid Rewards A-List and A-List Preferred members enjoy immediate priority boarding without EarlyBird Check-In.

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Even with EarlyBird Check-In, your boarding position may not be first. Depending on when other travelers buy and check in with EarlyBird.

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Big Change to Southwest Companion Pass Coming 2023!