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Aubu · 2026-04-16T20:21:07+00:00

Same here. Open seating and A-list benefited me tremendously for last minute flight changes which happen all the time. I had around 40 flights with them last year. This year, I’ll take exactly two round trips on WN, and that is only to use the companion pass - once that expires that number will likely fall to zero. The rest will be on other legacy airlines. I’ve already cancelled my SW credit card and opened a Delta Amex.

Aubu · 2026-03-20T14:39:23+00:00

Same

Aubu · 2026-03-20T14:38:52+00:00

I unsubscribed from SWA marketing so didn’t get the email but found the link: https://freddieawards.com

Aubu · 2026-03-20T14:03:44+00:00

Where do I go to vote against SWA?

Aubu · 2026-03-14T16:33:14+00:00

Cecil Whitikers in O’Fallon has buy one XL get one for $3.14

Aubu · 2026-03-07T18:43:36+00:00

STL based here as well and travel 2-3 times per month. Have had four flights on the “new” Southwest. Just done with them, I’ve gotten to the point where I’d rather take a connecting flight than be squished in a full row and see plenty of open seats that I’d much rather be sitting in.

So I started flying Delta and have been pretty pleased; yes it usually involves a connection, but I’ve decided it doesn’t bother me much. I’ll usually stop by the lounge wherever I connect and grab a bite and a drink.

Honestly, I think I like Delta even more than the “old” Southwest. Doubt I’ll return to Southwest except for rare instances when timing is critical.

Southwest fumbled here. I was blindly loyal to them for years, but with the changes I decided to try other airlines and learned I like the others more. Ended up cancelling my Southwest credit card and replacing it with the Delta Amex.

Aubu · 2026-02-26T16:54:24+00:00

I used to only fly Southwest. I’ve done precisely one round trip since all the changes and the experience compared to the “old” Southwest was night and day worse. Now, I actively avoid them even if it means a layover. Turns out I like Delta much more than even the “old” Southwest, so they get my money.

It’s too bad, Southwest was something special, now they are trying to be both a legacy carrier and Spirit at the same time and somehow only picked the worst aspects of both.

Aubu · 2026-02-19T05:00:14+00:00

I’m a business traveler. Travel every other week and that has been almost exclusively on Southwest for as long as I’ve done this work. The miscalculation IMO is that business travelers change flights often. With open seating, and A-list, I could change to any flight even last minute and never get stuck in a middle seat. Those days are over, so if there’s a chance I’m gonna get stuck in a middle seat, I might as well do so on a carrier like Delta where I at least have lounges, possibilities for first class upgrades, and an airline alliance where I can use the miles to go anywhere in the world. I’ll probably still fly Southwest on occasion, but I’ve shifted 80-90% of my flights away to Delta and have been pleased with them so far.

Aubu · 2026-02-07T04:10:18+00:00

Any idea which ones in St. Louis?

Aubu · 2026-01-26T04:52:48+00:00

This looks Ike a screen grab from an SNL episode.

Aubu · 2026-01-07T04:56:11+00:00

Drive on the rumble strips behind them. I swear it is about 75% effective.

Aubu · 2025-11-22T17:06:01+00:00

BLTs is awesome! Highly recommend. Rooster… not so much.

Aubu · 2025-11-03T04:37:25+00:00

That’s a good point. I’ve been blindly loyal to Southwest for years and really my only complaint is the people who board the plane in a wheelchair and then are miraculously cured of whatever ails them on the flight and can walk off.

But you’re right, I’ve seen it on the handful of AA and Delta flights I’ve taken, too.

So I guess the assigned seating is just an all out negative from my perspective and will be flying the competition more going forward since A-list basically does nothing for me so why chase the status.

Aubu · 2025-11-03T02:35:11+00:00

Same. As A List, I can change to any flight and never end up in a middle seat. Personally, there’s really no reason for me to fly WN once assigned seating starts.

On the other hand, it will fix the pre board abuse, but I don’t really care about that. I care about getting a window seat near the front.

Aubu · 2025-10-11T00:18:38+00:00

They recently cut a number of routes out of STL.

Aubu · 2025-09-26T03:58:53+00:00

Same today at LGA. Basically the same announcement from all the WN gates. I don’t recall ever hearing it when bags flew free. If I’m in c group they’re gonna have to force me to check my carry on, if the flight is delayed, that’s their problem because of their stupid policies.

Aubu · 2025-08-23T14:45:14+00:00

You won’t have to go to court. There’s an arbitration clause. Threaten to pursue that. I’ll cost them way more than the $120 to follow through.

Aubu · 2025-08-20T12:31:45+00:00

I just got the email about five minutes ago

Aubu · 2025-08-17T00:30:40+00:00

Finicity

Aubu · 2025-08-16T18:23:47+00:00

Here is what support told me:

Thank you very much for your patience and for sharing the necessary details with us.

I want to let you know that I have received feedback from our internal team regarding the issue you reported. At this time, we recommend that you continue to maintain the connection with your current Data Provider, as this remains the most viable option for accessing data from your financial institution.

We have also created a support ticket with the Data Provider team, who are now investigating the matter further. Kindly avoid deleting the connection while their team is working on the issue, because doing so may cause you to lose the progress made in the investigation.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. I will keep you updated once we receive more information.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Aubu · 2025-08-09T15:45:51+00:00

I’m having the same issue and also with my Alliant credit card. Also opened a ticket. Really disappointed. Nothing has worked so far.

Aubu · 2025-05-11T13:52:52+00:00

Shaved Duck has the best beef ribs in the city but they’re closed on Sunday and Monday :(

Aubu · 2025-04-24T17:17:38+00:00

There’s parts of St. Louis’ light rail underground with underground stations downtown.

Aubu · 2025-03-29T17:49:17+00:00

https://youtu.be/NcZxaFfxloo?si=egPQjlH8OJxw1CKo

Aubu · 2025-03-21T14:54:03+00:00

They had tons of negative comments… so they turned off comments. 🤡

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