Yes, through passengers can move to any available seat after non-through passengers deplane. As A1 you still got your choice of seat before A2 and everyone else boarding at your place of departure so there is still a benefit to the upgraded boarding position. In this particular case your expectations were just different than what the actual situation was. --TheMiddleSeat
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@mrrick747 wrote: I am planning a trip with a family group and want to get tickets early. If I do that and prices drop, SW will credit the group for future flights. (which most wont ever use). I believe the tickets booked with points would have a reduction in points used for that passenger and not a "future" credit. If thats all true...can I book the passengers that wont be able to use their credit with points?..and then book mine and wifes (points holder) with cash (as we will use Southwest within a year). That's exactly the smart strategy - use points for anyone that may be subject to change in plans or that doesn't fly much. Anyone that flys a lot: a) can use travel funds in a timely manner if they acquire them b) may benefit from the paid fare to earn status towards a-list or companion pass
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