Southwest hasn’t clearly stated what will happen to EarlyBird Check-In under the new pricing model. Given that passengers will have assigned seats, it might go away.

EarlyBird Check-In won't be available on all Southwest flights anymore. The airline is limiting spots on certain flights, routes or days. By Andrea Guzmán, Texas Brands Reporter Aug 21, 2023.

The policy went into effect on Aug. 15. Southwest Airlines will limit its popular EarlyBird Check-In feature as part of its effort to overhaul its flying experience. Going forward, the airline is ...

Allowing passengers to check in early to their flights means they can land an earlier slot in the airline’s boarding order. Southwest is the only major airline in the United States that arranges ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Southwest Airlines is now limiting the number of EarlyBird Check-In spots that are available on certain flights. As of Aug. 15, EarlyBird Check-In is now “subject to ...

The new fees are $15 to $99 one-way per passenger for EarlyBird Check-In, and $30 to $149 per segment per passenger for Upgraded Boarding, according to Southwest’s Optional Travel Charges page.

Southwest Credit Card Check-in and Boarding Benefits. Cardholders of the Southwest Plus and Premier cards get two EarlyBird Check-Ins each. When EarlyBird Check-In is added to a reservation, ...