PigsDad
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It is not the absence of preassigned seats that speeds up boarding. It is the absence of bag fees which reduce carry on luggage. Preassignment of seats absent the bag fees would be just as fast if not faster.
I think Southwest would disagree with you. And the boarding areas aren't a huge push-and-shove cattle pen like they are for other airlines. I can rest comfortably in the waiting area and only get in line just before my boarding group is called, knowing I don't have to stand in front of the gate 45 minutes before they start boarding just to have a chance for some space in the overhead bin.
Personally, I'm glad there is an airline that tries to do things a bit different. If someone doesn't like their mode of operation, there are plenty of other airlines who all operate about the same. What would be the advantage to Southwest to become "just another airline"?
Kurt
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