Southwest's "lining up" process is not random; you get an assigned position in t... | Hacker News

Hacker Timesnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		sib on Jan 16, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Letting slower passengers board airplane first is ... Southwest's "lining up" process is not random; you get an assigned position in the line according to a set of factors. Once you start boarding, each person can sit in any seat that s/he wants.

sjg007 on Jan 16, 2020 [–]

It's psuedo-random based on when you get your boarding pass (starting 24 hours). Essentially the quest for a non-middle seat conditional on distance to the front door.

Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact