Available boarding positions will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis upon check in. The earlier you check in, beginning 24 hours before departure, the lower your boarding group and position will be.
You may also purchase a Business Select fare to guarantee receipt of an A1 - A15 boarding position. If you are a Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred or A-List Member, or traveling on the same reservation as an A-List Preferred or A-List Member, or purchase EarlyBird Check-In, we'll automatically reserve your boarding position 36 hours before departure and before check in begins. While this doesn't guarantee an "A" boarding position, you will receive the earliest position available. While you will have a reserved boarding position, you will still need to check in within 24 hours of scheduled departure to retrieve your boarding pass.
On the day of travel, when available, Upgraded Boarding is an opportunity to secure an earlier boarding position in the A1-A15 boarding group. Upgraded Boarding can easily be added to your reservation when you check-in for your flight via the Southwest app or Southwest.com. Upgraded Boarding pricing starts at $30 per segment, per Customer, based on the popularity and length of each flight segment. A credit card must be used for the purchase of Upgraded Boarding. Please review our optional travel charges for more details.