In a message dated 3/25/2003 1:01:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, DZTOPS@xxxxxxx writes: > > Many of you flown Southwest in the last couple months-since they started > using paper boarding passes? > How does the "zone/group" boardings work? Do they mix the checkin > counter, > with curbside and at the gate? Used to be you lined up at the gate an hour > before departure and got boarding in order but seems you could be stuck in > line at the baggage checkin while others are getting higher boarding > prioritys from curbside or gate checkin. > Dennis > Dennis, the new system works great, as do Southwest's kiosks where you can get your boarding pass even before you go through security. You can also get your boarding pass when you check luggage. Boarding passes can be obtained up to 4 hours in advance of the flight. If you wait to get to the gate, even when you are first in line, you run the risk of getting in the second boarding group due to the new system. Get your BP when you check luggage or at a kiosk if you do carry-on. Bob Taylor Prescott, AZ