Today in the Southwest forum on FlyerTalk, SWABrian announced that Southwest is introducing “Fly By Security” for Business Select and A-List customers. Basically, they will have their own priority security line. I’ve read on FlyerTalk that in some cases Business Select passengers have gotten this privilege in some airports lately, though now it is official.
The porgram will be available at the “majority” of Southwest stations “in the near future.” On October 17th it will be available in Dallas, Phoenix, Orange County, Denver, and Los Angeles. I really like this move by Southwest, and I am sure it help attract the business travelers they have been trying to bring over recently.
The only issue some FlyerTalkers have found so far is that companions flying on a companion pass booking will not be able to use the priority line.
Edit 9-29: According to Cranky’s post today, families/companions of A-List holders won’t be able to use it, either.
If you want to learn more, check out the original thread.
Anyway, lots of good stuff to cover tomorrow, the NW-DL has been approved by stockholders and Alitalia has been saved!
Yet another nice benefit for BS fares. Well done, Southwest.