scambo1

I have also heard that assigned seating is required for int'l. I dont know if it is or not.

I know positive bag match is required for international and the assigned seat may be the system used for positive bag match.

FIIGMO

Better let AT handle the bags! They do fly free on SWA but seem to go by taxi or boat or something just not on the flight, too spensive!

shoelu

I guess indeed it is all relative. We are definitely not by any stretch of the imagination leading the pack, but considering the fact that we do not charge for checked baggage you have to agree we probably carry more checked bags per passenger as compared to carry ons versus airlines that charge for checked bags.

Analyzing Data about Lost Baggage: It’s All Relative (Frequency) Monday, August 29, 2011 by Patrick Runkel

Notice the larger airlines now fare much better. For example, US Airways was in the bottom 5 for mishandled baggage based solely on frequency counts (top chart). But taking into account passenger volume (bottom chart) it’s now in the top 5, with one of the lowest rates of mishandled baggage for the month.You might think it’s an obvious point, yet misleading charts of frequency counts are very common in newspapers and magazines, especially in the ubiquitous “top 10” and “top 5” lists.

80ktsClamp

I see your charts, shoelu, and raise you this (along with the pile of flights that you can't codeshare... and that yall are still way down in the pack regardless of what chart you choose):

shoelu

I think you are missing the point 80, I'm ecstatic we can't codeshare, you should look into it.

80ktsClamp

can't codeshare.... with who you're merging (merged...) with? I think you're missing the point.

shoelu

Yes, that's right we don't know how to codeshare. Even when we attempt to provide a seamless transition to the recently acquired subsidiary we are behind the power curve concerning tying up our networks. The alternative is being so familiar with selling another airlines code that it is an easy transition. From my perspective I would rather learn a new skill than be intimately familiar with outsourcing our flying. Maybe your airline is ultimately better ready to handle another merger, but I am quite happy we are in the dark about the intricacies of selling another airlines code. As for now we will simply have to endure all our profits going to the coffers of one or the other airlines currently owned by Southwest.

FedElta

Hey 80.......much as it pains me,.......point to shoelu.....but, well fought !

Regards,
BG

ExAF

+1...NOBODY at DAL has any room to tout their IT prowess.

FIIGMO

Yeah that is true true!! Hate the fact the 737NG ( has that No Good ) over head panel. A depressing airplane when compared to the Old 757's. Wish Boeing had not drank the SWA cool aid!