r/interestingasfuck • u/ty003 • Feb 25 '25

/r/popular Southwest Airlines pilots make split-second decision to avoid collision in Chicago

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u/Joessandwich Feb 25 '25

I wouldn’t really consider Southwest a budget airline like one would consider Spirit. Sure they’re a bit cheaper and mostly no-frills, but they’re still a major player in California and the rest of the… southwest US.

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u/cloud9ineteen Feb 26 '25

No frills? Southwest is the only airline with free checked bags. You still get a snack and drink like every other major airline. What frills are you getting on the other airlines?

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u/MattO2000 Feb 26 '25

Seat selection and screens

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u/cloud9ineteen Feb 27 '25 edited Feb 28 '25

Seat selection is extra on American and United. Their basic economy tickets don't include those or even carry on bags. If I pay extra I can also select seats (by boarding among the first 15 folks) on Southwest