How to check in for a Southwest flight with your phone or computer
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- Опубликовано: 3 фев 2019
- This video will show you how to check in for your Southwest Airlines flight using your cell phone app, or computer.
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Super helpful! Thank you for posting. I’m getting ready to “check-in” in one hour for my first ever flight!
TheMspitfall - So how did the check-in go for you? I’d love to hear
Average Me Group A 44 & 45 and Group B 14 & 15 for our connecting flight! 😀
This was very helpful! I’m flying alone in March and this was VERY helpful! Thank you sir!
Thank you so much for posting this! It eased my anxiety and makes me feel more confident since I will be flying solo and for the first time. I was definitely wondering if we had to check in twice for a connecting flight! Thanks again!!
Thank You for the information I just traveled down to Florida and followed you advice and it went great! Thanks again!
Florida is one of my favorite destinations with Southwest. I'm happy to hear you found the videos helpful!
Hey, Mark! Great advice.
I've watched some of your past videos about Uber on your other channel.
This was so helpful because it would be first time flying with this airline
Thank you for this video! It was very helpful. I have only flown a few times and the last time was 6 years ago! I checked in and got A-22. :)
You're very welcome. If you're traveling with Southwest, you'll find other related videos on my channel. Mark
Great video! I’ve got to check-in early tomorrow morning. I’m flying alone for the first time and this was really comforting and helped lessen my worries. Thank you again for the great video!
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Thanks so much. My family is taking our first flight ever so I needed this info.
You do an excellent job explaining this. I’m not a frequent flyer and this video is great help. Thanks
Thank you! That's a wonderful compliment!
love the visual tutorial! Much easier to understand than vocal instruction
Thank you! This was a well-made and easy to follow along with video.
Very helpful. Thanks for posting this!!!
thanks so much for this, mark. very well made and informative video, even relaxed my nerves. thank you!
Thanks Blitz! I’m glad to hear it was helpful
Thank you very much! I'm traveling alone for the first time and this helps!
You’ll do great! Safe travels!
Thank you , Mark -got me totally cleared up on how to do this.
Very helpful I always fly southwest to Orlando. It’s good for a refresher.
Thanks Sherry!
Very very helpful Mark thanks so much.
Thank you for your video very informative it will make checking in easier.
Thanks for this vid. in april i do my 1st flight with southwest and hopefully this procedure is almost actual. greets from germany
Thank you for posting this video it was very helpful! This is my first time flying with southwest airlines.
Thanks for watching! I post other flight-related content at "Mark's Travel Channel"
@@AverageMe Hello, quick questions because I'm nervous I have to get my tickets tomorrow, so my flight is at 10:10am so when I get my boarding passes tomorrow do I do it at 10:10am or at 10am?
Well explained and demonstrated. Thanks
Worked like a charm...thanks!
Good clear information. Thx
Great information much appreciated!!
Outstanding you explained this so well
Thanks Sunshine! I hope it helped you!
Thank you so much, im going on my first flight alone and am using Southwest
Flying alone and for the first time. Work paid for my flight, and its a connecting flight. Anxiety is through the roof x.x Your videos are very useful. My company likes to use southwest. Not sure if they'll ever have me on a different airline.
You'll do great. You're preparing and doing your homework. Get to the airport a little early, & make sure you have your boarding pass before you leave home. Dowload the app, I can't stress that enough. There's a lot of good information you may never use, but if you need it you'll be glad to have it. Check out a map of the airport where you'll make your connection. Good luck!
Super helpful, Thank you very much
Thank you for the info. I'm going to also print a boarding pass out and have it on my phone.
randy hausner - good luck and safe travels!
Thank you. It was a great video
Thanks this helped me tons!
This was very helpful. Thank you
I’m glad it was useful to you!
You eased my anxiety, thank you!
I'm happy to hear that!
Thanks for all your good tips.
I'm glad you found them useful
Thank you for your help very helpful
I'm glad it worked for you!
Thanks helped me out perfectly
I am happy to hear it! If there are any other travels issues that you think would be of interest, let me know!
Thank you 😊
Thank you. You are awesome....
Very informative video!
Thanks!
Thank you for the information
I'm glad you're finding it helpful!
You rock, buddy!
Very helpful; all of this is a pain, but necessary to do and know. The ultra rich who fly private jet miss all this fun.
Thanks.
I’m about 35 minutes away from checking in. I also purchased the EB but will let you know how it goes. Oh and guess where we are going...Orlando smh! Lol!
I'm guessing you'll do great with Early Bird! I just checked in myself to RETURN from Florida (A27)! Please let us know what boarding number you get!
Average Me A-41-44 it’s 4 of us. What you think? Is that good placement ?
@@arenat9705 Yes that's good! Assuming 1-15 doesn't fill up, you could be in the fir st 30 people to board
That is a good seat. I’m pretty sure it starts with B1 soo
Thanks for the refresher video. It has been a while since I have flown anywhere. Do I still need to check in 24 hours ahead if I added the early bird?
In theory, no. Early bird is supposed to automatically check you in 36 hours in advance. I still like to check in at 24 hours because I don’t fully trust the system!
Thanks you so much. I haven't flown SW before and am really worried. Both my husband and I are flying together. If I check in does it mean both of us are checked in?
I love this video but what is the wallet that you added that QR code page to. where is the wallet where you would see it?
Flying to San Diego from Baltimore August 13th ,,,,
Hi there!
Your video is very helpful! We have a flight nextweek. I bought my family ticket and have only one orderconfirmation .. do i need to check in my family one by one or it will be automatic?
Only one check in is necessary if you only have one confirmation numbrt.
Thank you for posting Mark.
I just wonder, do I have to check in 24hrs on the dot?
Or its ok to check in let say 30hrs ahead?
You will not be able to check in until 24 hours. The longer you wait after 24 hours, the further back you will be. You should check in at 24 hours on the dot. It's been my experience that you should wait 3-5 seconds AFTER iPhone turns over to the minute. I have tried to check in "on the button" and it says I am too early, seconds later it works.
Thank you for your responed
Once you check in on the app, can you go the self check in machine and get your boarding pass?
Good afternoon Mark:
Would like to know if Southwest allows passengers on a domestic flight to check in cardboard boxes instead of suitcases.
thanks
I can’t say yes unequivocally, but I’ve seen all kinds of stuff come down that carousel chute.
What do you mean by adding the boarding pass to 'wallet'? Where/how do you find it in wallet?
So I booked a vaca to Orlando around May 25 for me and someone else on the same reservation- when I check in will it be for both of us? Will there be two boarding passes there?
- Also, what’s the chances of getting room for carry on bin above? Super nervous it’ll run out of room.
I assume BOTH names appear on the reservation, which means there is only ONE confirmation number. If that's the case, you will check in ONCE and both boarding passes will be available, most likely in succession. If you haven't done so already, I would suggest that each of you create a Southwest account now, so you will both have access to your own boarding pass within your own account.
Overhead space is largely dependent upon your boarding number. If that is a concern that is causing you anxiety, consider springing for the $15-20 for Early Bird Boarding (see more here: ruclips.net/video/Vi2pUY5vXVk/видео.html ) Early Bird is NOT a guarantee of "A" group, but you stand a better chance. Also, go straight to the back of the plane as there is likely more space there, since people fill the space as they come to it.
Additionally, make sure your carry-on can fit beneath the seat. That way, if overhead is full you can use the underseat area. Honestly, I rarely have been on a flight where I couldn't find overhead bin space. GOOD LUCK! Stop back and let us know how it goes!
So if I have 2 people flying do we both have to check in?
If you have the same confirmation number, only one of you needs to check in.
If you check in online like you did and already have the picture on your phone do you go straight to security? Or you have to go to the counter?
How far ahead of my flight should I check-in, it's my first time flying by myself and with southwest.
This will be my first time flying Southwest Airlines. So I have some questions. I hope you don’t mind.
When I check in on the phone to get the boarding pass and screenshot it, will it still scan?
Do I need to log into my account when I want to check in online and not in the app?
If there’s 2 passengers flying together, and only one checking in, will it automatically check in for the other passenger?
Can you go to the agent to check in your bag and get the boarding pass printed out from them instead of doing it yourself at the KIOSK?
Yes, a screenshot boarding pass will work. I also save it to my wallet & of course you can always access it from the app, so you can have it in 3 places (that’s what i do). If you’re on the same confirmation number only one needs to check in. You still have to go to the kiosk but they usually have someone there to help.
What happens you got business select I think A1 - 15 A-30 does it mean you bought business select that mean you get those positions
So if I am flying with my family with a child under 6, would it matter if I just bought the “Wanna get away” tickets? We would still get called to board after the “A” group?
Just making sure I understand right. I'm going to be using early bird check in. I know it automatically checks you in but does it check you in for a connecting flight as well?
Yes. You only have t check in once. And if you have Early Bird, technically you don't have to check in at all, since it's done for you.
@@MarkTalks thanks!
Checked into a flight to Atlanta from Chicago and got A 48. I cant tell if that's good or not because you went through 1-30.
Freddy Cassier - yes that’s good. “A” group is always good
When can you retrieve a reservation does it have to he 24 hours before or can it be done before hand?
You CANNOT check in prior to 24 hours before your flight. You CAN check in at any point within 24 hours prior to your flight. However, the nearer you get to flight time, you less likely you will be to have a low boarding number. If the position you board is not important, you can check in right up to the time you arrive at the gate (but I don't think that's a good idea). The first 5-10 minutes within that 24 hour window is best for a lower number.
Very helpful, but what's the case with mobile boarding passes if there's 2 people on the reservation?
Great questions! Both passes can be downloaded. They will both appear under the common reservation number. You can use the common phone both at TSA and boarding, but you could also each download it, print it out, or screenshot it and share the photo of the pass with your travel companion. There are a lot of options as far as the boarding passes go.
@@AverageMe so what about if we have a connecting flight, do we get the boarding passes up front for that too?
Great video! What "clock" should I use? Is the one on my iphone most accurate? Flying with my 16 yo daughter and want to sit with her. I don't want to be off on my check in time by a minute or two. Sounds like that might make a difference.
I find that if I hit the iPhone clock exactly I’m a little early. My experience is waiting about 3-5 seconds after the iPhone clock hits is about perfect.
We’re four people but they divided us in two so now I have two confirmation codes. Do all four of us have to check in or just two of us with the two codes?
do you have to get the tag on your suitcase? or can you bring it with you onto the plane and put it above you?
If it's a carry-on size that can fit in the overhead (under 21") then no need for a tag. Just bring it on the plane with you.
To retrieve your mobile boarding pass do you have to sign in to southwest?
Yes, either online or through the app.
I know southwest charges$75 for a 3rd checked in luggage. can i pay that amount in cash? do they accept cash or visa debit card of foreign bank account?
I have one when someone purchased your under their acct, for me Can I copy and paste it to my account?
hello, My first time flying. I have bags to check in at the airport. do i have to go to both the kiosk and counter for my hard copy boarding pass and to check in baggage? What is difference between kiosk and counter? Thank u
Yes do u know the differents cuz i dont
@@xbxbraeannxbx5567 When you first go in, you go to the kiosk which is where you will put in your confirmation number and it will print out your boarding pass ( You need these to board the flight). Then if you have bags that you need check (Remind you that southwest gives you two free bags to check) If you have bags needed to be check you go to the counter which is where the southwest agent ask for your boarding passes you just printed (This gives them a number to punch in to print your tags for your luggage to be checked) and collects your luggage there. Now you head to TSA
If you have a third bag (Which they will charge you for) when you first go to the kiosk to print your boarding pass you can add an additional checked bag and pay for it there.
Do you have to check in for each flight or just the first flight if you only have one confirmation number?
Only the originating flight.
Thanks so much! First time flying alone. When does the gate number become available or how do I see it? I noticed it's just dashes in the video. Thanks 👍
That depends on the flight/airline. Sometimes I don’t find out until I check in at the airport.
When you check in for two people, will we both be the same letter and number or will it give us two different sets of letters and numbers?
I am assuming you made a reservation for two people and you have one confirmation number for both. In that case, you will only need to check in once and both people on that reservation will get separate consecutive boarding numbers.
I'm thinking of trying out Southwest because i'm going to Florida again in February. Will it be the same as American Airlines, that i can still check in and buy my bags on the app without signing up for an account?
Yes but I would recommend that you sign up. You’re never sure if you’ll use that airline again and there is no downside to having an account.
So will this automatically check everyone in my group of 5?
Flying for the first time by myself to New York so I’m very nervous, should I take a check in bag or would that just be too complicated ?
Checking bags is easy, but things are a lot quicker on the arrival end if you don't have to wait for your bag; just grab your carry-ons and head to your ground transportation. What airport are you flying into?
Average Me LaGuardia Airport, thanks for the fast reply !
I don't have a iphone..first time doing this ,
Can you click retrieve reservation before the 24 hr window?
You can but it won't allow access. You will get a message saying you cannot access your reservation at this time. 24 hours is the earliest you will be able to check in.
So you are an isle seat guy. I guess its for faster on, faster off? I always go for window.
I like aisle for a number of reasons. I can stand up to stretch during the flight (or stretch my leg into the aisle if nobody is coming through), if I need to use the restroom I'm not bothering others to get out, and I can access my overhead storage.Upon landing, I like to be able to access my bag so I can prepare to exit quickly and don't delay others behind me.
I haven't been able to find a clear answer to family boarding. We have 6 and 8 year olds and Southwest rules only say children 6 and under and two parents.
In your experience, would they allow all four of us to board during family boarding?
Yes they will.
Does this work for all the people in your party if you are all on one confirmation number at one time?
If you purchased tickets together, there will be one confirmation number for the entire party. You only need to do this for the party that is associated with that number.
I checked in but I saved it to my wallet and screenshot it but it won’t give me the option to send it to my email even though I had that in my contact information.
So my flight is at 8:15am the airport i am flying out of is in Central Time. I live about 2hr away and I’m in Eastern Time. So do I check in at 8:15am or 9:15am (since it’ll be 8:15am CT)
It's the time zone of the airport of departure
Thank you!
How do you check in bags after checking in to the app.
Hi Andrew! it may depend on the airport, but in MOST cases you will proceed to a kiosk which are located by the check-in area. Once there, you'll enter your booking info. This is usually your confirmation number, but they can also find it through the credit card that was used to book, your Southwest frequent flier number, or your Known Traveler Number if you have NEXUS, SENTRI, or Global Entry. The machines can scan your boarding pass, as well.
At that point you'll be prompted for your baggage info. You currently get 2 free checked bags with Southwest. The kiosk will print out baggage tags which you attached to your luggage handles (they are adhesive strips). You then take the bags to the counter (baggage drop) where they will check your boarding pass and ID, and take your bags.
If there is no kiosk, simply proceed directly to the bag drop counter.
I got Group A Position 60 Is it good
I think any "A" position is pretty good, even though you are at the end of the "A" boarding group. That means the MOST that are boarding before you are 59 people, and the plane holds about 144. Also the first 15 positions are premium, so it's possible only 44 will get on before you. You are almost guaranteed a window or aisle seat, and will certainly have overhead baggage space. Congratulations!
Do I need to download southwest app to check in 24hr a head of my flight?
No. Although I think the app makes it MUCH easier, you can check in on Southwest's website.
If I bought 2 tickets, can I check us both in? Or does my buddy need to check in separately even tho I bought them both together?
If they are under the same confirmation number, only one of you has to check in.
Thanks. I watched a couple more of your videos and came upon one where you talked all about it. Appreciate the free insight.
J Taylor mm
Should I check-in online even though I have a suit case, Or just go to the counter?
Yes, still check in online. The online check-in gets you your boarding position and your boarding pass. Then, when you get to the airport, go to the kiosk and get your baggage tag & drop your bag at the desk.
I’ll have my first flight this coming weekend and I’ll have to change planes so my question is that if a check in 24 hours before do I get boarding pass for the 2 planes ? Or do I have to check in again when I change planes ? I don’t know if I explained myself correctly I need help ASAP
What about if I want to check in on the app but I have 4 tickets do I do one at a time or does it do it all at once?
darzate34 did you find a answer to this? My first time flying and was curious about this
777eternal not yet I’m just going to get the early bird check in cause of my kids
A relative bought me and my sister our ticket for next week Monday , I created an account already where on the app do I go to see the boarding ticket?
There is no boarding pass until you check in at 24 hours before the flight. At that time, your boarding pass will be available to you.
@@AverageMe okay so, I need my flight ticket to check in , and then I get the boarding ticket is that correct? Another concern is where do I go to see my flight ticket on the app?
do you still have to check in person if you checked in the day before
You don’t have to check in again if you have your boarding pass and are ready to proceed to the gate. But you will have to stop by a kiosk if you are checking bags.
@@AverageMe would you have to check bags if you just have a carry on and a back pack
When will the app list the gate number of the flight?
Gates are prone to change. You may see the gate on your boarding pass within the app. If not on your electronic version, it is usually on your paper version. The best place to find your gate is the departure screens throughout the airport. And finally, always check at the gate itself, as they may make last-minute gate changes.
awesome vid sir. i will be flying with my wife and 2yr old in a few days. i will check in with my phone 24 hrs before as you said. once we are at the airport, we have 3 bags to check in and i also want to print out a paper boarding pass at the kiosk. would it be better if we go to the kiosk or to the southwest counter? is there one we should do first?
Always go to the kiosk first. You will need your reservation number at the kiosk. You can get your boarding passes and your baggage tag at the kiosk. The counter will want to see your ID, and will take your bags (in most airports). Safe travels!
Average Me Thank you so much for the tips. I feel much more comfortable going into it now. Being prepared and knowing what to do ahead of time gives me such good peace of mind.
Ok definitely I don’t fly that much and always forget
Can you check in before 24 hours of the day of the flight?
No. 24 hours prior is a earliest you can check in.
When I do the same thing it says "Passengers can log in to their account to view their own mobile boarding pass" I am already signed in but I am also flying with another family member. Help
Bwhan0307 - Never fear! If you can only view your own boarding pass, your travel companions can see their passes by logging on to their own account, or by getting a paper pass at the airport. They can also log in and print a proper boarding pass, as can you.
@@AverageMe I cannot view my boarding pass on the nor can I print it from the app. I already checked in so I am not too worried but I would like to show up at the airport with my boarding pass.