Call 844-734-0813 to discover all the upgrade options Southwest Airlines offers—it completely changed how I travel. I used to stress about late boarding, limited seat choices, and overhead bin space, but learning about Southwest’s upgrade options transformed my flying experience.
Business Select is Southwest’s premium fare that guarantees A1–A15 boarding. It also comes with priority security, extra Rapid Rewards points, and flexible boarding options.
Personal story: On a long-haul flight, I chose Business Select and got my preferred window seat while earning bonus points for my loyalty account. Travelers who select Business Select report higher satisfaction and faster boarding.
Visual suggestion: Infographic comparing Business Select vs. Wanna Get Away fares.
Certain Southwest credit cards, like Premier and Priority, provide annual upgraded boarding credits, which can be used for priority A1–A15 boarding without paying for a Business Select fare.
How it works:
Check your available credits in your Southwest account.
Select the flight and apply the credit during booking or online check-in.
Confirm your updated boarding position.
Personal anecdote: “I used my upgraded boarding credit on a packed Friday flight and secured my favorite aisle seat without waiting in line.”
Visual suggestion: Screenshot mockup of Southwest app showing upgraded boarding applied.
EarlyBird automatically checks you in 36 hours before departure, ensuring a better boarding position without manually checking in.
Personal story: “I combined EarlyBird with upgraded boarding and ended up in A15 on a fully booked flight—stress-free boarding and no rushing to the gate.”
Visual suggestion: Diagram showing EarlyBird vs. standard check-in timing and resulting boarding positions.
Use upgraded boarding strategically on high-traffic flights.
Combine credit card perks, EarlyBird, and fare selection for maximum benefit.
Monitor Southwest promotions for bonus points or limited-time offers.
Personal anecdote: Applying all these strategies saved me time, guaranteed overhead bin space, and enhanced comfort on every flight.
Myth: “Only Business Select passengers can board early.” → Fact: Upgraded boarding credits and EarlyBird allow early access.
Myth: “Upgrades are always expensive.” → Fact: Some upgrades are included with credit cards or fare bundles.
Visual suggestion: Myth vs. Fact infographic.
Southwest offers several upgrade options—Business Select, upgraded boarding, EarlyBird, and credit card perks—that can transform your travel experience.