Changing seats on Southwest during a layover with no plane change
During a Southwest layover where there is no plane change, I believe you're able to change seats after all the deplaning of all the people that are not continuing on to the second destination. (Please correct me if I'm mistaken.)
My question is: Are there any restrictions on which seats I can switch to? (first row, emergency exit, etc.)
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Can you change seats on a Southwest layover?
Although not directly addressed in the Boarding FAQ, not only are you allowed to change seats, but it's the norm on a stop, after the disembarking passengers are deboarded. In fact, sometimes the flight attendant needs to ask people to remain seated for a minute so that they can get a headcount.How does a layover with no plane change work?
On the no change of plane you stay on and don't get off. When you check in 24 hrs before your first flight and it has a connection and it's on the same reservation number it checks you in for both. You will then print out two different boarding passes for your flights.Can you switch seats during a flight?
As long as you ask though, you should be okay \u2013 there are no rules or laws against swapping seats. The best place to sit is actually the back of the plane, according to one flight attendant.Can you deplane during a layover?
Re: 1 stop no plane change In this situation you would not be able to deplane. If the layover is longer then you should be able to get off briefly. The one bonus of staying on the plane is you can have your choice of seats for the second leg.The 'No Plane Change' Experience on Southwest Airlines: PIT-MDW-STL
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