Southwest Airlines Check-in Information
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Check-in Information
Passengers traveling with Southwest Airlines can Check-in conveniently with the
check-in options provided as below:
Online check-in (Web check-in)
You may check-in for your Southwest Airlines (WN) flight online starting 24
hours and ending 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time (depending on
your departure city and destination) to receive a mobile boarding pass on your
mobile device or a printable boarding pass. You may use this option if:
• You have an electronic ticket and the first flight is on Southwest Airlines (WN)
• You may access your reservation with your confirmation code, e-ticket number,
or frequent flyer account
• You are not a special needs passenger (for example an unaccompanied minor or
traveling with a pet)
Mobile check-in
You may check-in for your Southwest Airlines (WN) flight with your mobile device
starting 24 hours and end-ing 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time
(depending on your departure city and destination) to receive a mobile boarding
pass on your mobile device. You may use this option if:
• You have an electronic ticket and the first flight is on Southwest Airlines (WN)
• You may access your reservation with your confirmation code, e-ticket number,
or frequent flyer account
• You are not a special needs passenger (for example, an unaccompanied minor)
• You are departing from an airport which accepts mobile boarding passes (if
not, then you may check-in and print a boarding pass at the self-service kiosk
or ticket counter)
• You are not traveling to/from the U S on an international flight.
Curbside Check-in
You may check-in for your U S domestic Southwest Airlines (WN) flight curbside
at most U S airport locations from 60 minutes to 3 hours before the scheduled
departure time (depending on your departure city and destination). You will need
your photo ID and also your flight reservation code, flight number destination,
or electronic ticket number to check-in. Please check Southwest Airlines (WN)
website for an exact list of participating airports.
Self-service Kiosk Check-in
You may check-in for your Southwest Airlines (WN) flight at applicable airport
self-service kiosks from 30 minutes to 3 hours before the scheduled departure
time (depending on your departure city and destination) and receive a printed
boarding pass.
Ticket Counter Check-in
You may check-in for your Southwest Airlines (WN) flight at the airport ticket
counter from 30 minutes to 3 hours before the scheduled departure time
(depending on your departure city and destination) and receive a printed
boarding pass.
EarlyBird Check-in
EarlyBird Check-In automatically checks you in and assigns your position for
boarding allowing you to board earlier. There is a $15.00 per segment fee
associated with this option. However, as an EarlyBird Check-In customer, you
will have a better opportunity to select your preferred seat and have earlier
access to overhead bin storage for your carryon luggage. You do not have to take
any action to check-in on the day of your flight because it is automatic.
NOTE: Customers who have purchased Business Select fare tickets do not need to
select this option because priority boarding privileges are already included.
Also, if you purchase an Unaccompanied Minor fare then you should not purchase
this option because unaccompanied minors pre-board the flight ahead of
passengers in general boarding.
Boarding begin and closes at the following times for Southwest Airlines (WN)
flights:
• 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time: Southwest Airlines (WN) may
begin boarding as early as 30 minutes prior to your flight’s scheduled departure
time. We encourage all passengers to plan to arrive in the gate area no later
than this time.
10 minutes prior to scheduled departure time: All passengers must obtain their
boarding passes and be in the gate area available for boarding at least 10
minutes prior to your flight’s scheduled departure time. If not, Southwest
Airlines (WN) may cancel your reserved space, and you will not be eligible for
denied boarding compensation.
For further information on Check-in, please contact Southwest Airlines directly at +1 800 435 97 92 (1-800-I-FLY-SWA) or your local air ticketing agent.
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