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How Many Boarding Groups Does Southwest Have And How To Move Up

One of the only carriers to still have 'free seat selection,' and checking in on time is key.

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What Is The Fastest Way To Get Everyone Onboard An Aircraft?

There are much faster boarding methods than current procedures.

Delta Air Lines Airbus A220-300 (N312DU) taxiing at Denver International Airport, July 2023.
Delta Air Lines Streamlines Boarding Process With New System

The new system switches to numbers instead of names.

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A Southwest Airlines check-in counter.
How Does The Southwest Airlines Boarding Process Work?

The major American carrier uniquely does not assign seats at all.

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American Airlines' Boarding Groups Explained

The airline boasts an impressive nine boarding groups, but what do they all mean?

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Frontier Airlines Airbus A320neo at Philadelphia International Airport.
Frontier Airlines Flies Teen To Puerto Rico Instead Of Cleveland

Adding to the confusion, both flights reportedly departed from the same gate.

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A Father, Mother, and Two Children boarding an aircraft.
Why Certain Airlines Allow Families And Military Personnel To Board First

A look at how airline boarding is prioritized in the United States

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Alaska Airlines To Offer Priority Boarding To Christmas Jumper Wearers On December 15th

The carrier has been producing its own holiday sweaters for six years.

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Delta Air Lines CEO Rips New United Airlines Boarding Process

Delta Air Lines' CEO Ed Bastian opines on United Airlines' new boarding process, opening an opportunity to compare the two.

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Several Delta Air Lines aircraft at an airport.
Do Passengers Really Need To Arrive At The Airport So Early?

What factors might influence how long before a flight passengers need to arrive at the airport?

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An Increasingly Rare Sight: How Have Paper Boarding Passes Evolved Over The Years?

From keeping boarding pass tabs to saving screenshots, here's how these small flight memoirs have changed through the decades.

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British Airways Will Trial Letting Its Most Premium Passengers On The Plane First

The flag carrier is introducing Group 0 in its boarding structure.

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A Delta Air Lines Airbus A321neo flying in the sky.
How Do Delta Air Lines' Boarding Groups Work And How To Move Up

The airline's boarding system will change from May 1st.

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How Do American Airlines' Boarding Groups Work And How To Move Up

From status levels to credit cards, you can move up the boarding order quickly.

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How Do United Airlines' Boarding Groups Work And How To Move Up

United groups passengers by their status levels.

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A Wizz Air Airbus A320 taxiing to the runway.
Police Remove Passenger From Overbooked Wizz Air Flight In Oslo

The flight from Oslo Torp to Bucharest, didn't depart without a hitch.

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Boarding Ryanair Boeing 737
Is It Possible To Board The Wrong Plane These Days?

Sometimes it's too late to hop off.

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A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 flying through the sky at sunset.
Choosing The Right Airline: Factors To Consider For A Pleasant Journey

From cost to in-flight entertainment to pet accommodations, here’s our summary of the primary decision points.

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The Complete Guide To Navigating Airports: From Check-In To Boarding

Discover some handy tips to make the airport experience more enjoyable.

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