"1"^^ . "2012-07-12T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . "1"^^ . . . "5"^^ . "People have so many complaints about Southwest, but I don't understand why. They have some of the lowest rates around, they don't charge for baggage, and the staff is always friendly (most of the time). Yes, I get it they don't preassign seats! If you check in online exactly 24 hours prior to your flight, in most cases you will be in the \"A\" boarding group. Pay more for an assigned seat, whatever. *shrugs*"^^ .