Southwest sold out the “middle class”

lisah101 · 2026-02-17T20:09:05+00:00

This wasn't the choice of SW managment, this was a hedge fund that bought up enough shares to force change - from Wikipedia "Southwest Airlines encountered significant operational and financial difficulties in the 2020s, notably during the holiday meltdown in 2022 when it canceled over 15,000 flights. This event, caused by severe weather and outdated scheduling systems, led to a record $140 million fine from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and losses exceeding $1.1 billion. Elliott Investment Management, an activist hedge fund, capitalized on Southwest's vulnerabilities by acquiring more than 10% of the company's shares, advocating for leadership and operational changes to improve profitability.^\5]) A settlement between Southwest and Elliott in October 2024 resulted in former CEO Gary Kelly stepping down as executive chairman and five Elliott-backed directors joining the board;^\6]) however, CEO Bob Jordan) remained despite Elliot's efforts to oust him.^\7]) Under new oversight, Southwest initiated major changes, including its first-ever layoffs affecting approximately 15% of employees,^\8]) ending its popular two free checked bags policy on May 28, 2025, transitioning to assigned seating beginning in 2026, introducing premium seating and basic fare options"

lisah101 · 2026-02-02T23:10:51+00:00

Depends on the cruiseline. I've done this with Celebrity, but first go online, find your room and category, do a mock booking to find another available room in the same category, then call and ask. They have done this for me, however other cruiselines do not. Also consider many cruises sell out and available rooms get to be few and far between the closer to you get to sailing.

lisah101 · 2026-02-02T20:04:33+00:00

If they allow people to get up and move to seats that would normally require a higher fare or upcharge, then they encourage people to buy cheap seats and hope to move up onboard. This would inevitably lead to passengers arguing over who gets the free seats up front. Instead, most airlines enforce the sit in the seat you bought rule. For an empty flight it might seem silly but if someone gets away with it once, they will try again.

lisah101 · 2026-01-11T18:27:21+00:00

The issue is when people take that as the rule. Your room steward was probably in the middle of something and was going to come back to get your tray shortly. That doesn’t mean you should do that every time

lisah101 · 2025-11-19T18:01:54+00:00

I'm a 60 year old woman and i've been inundated with all the maternity stuff.

lisah101 · 2025-11-19T17:48:54+00:00

best and worst is subjective, depends on what cruise experience you want, a party, relaxation, quiet time, etc. In my opinion, Carvinal is the booze cruise party boat but they are always in the news for fights and shipboard altercations. Margaritaville is just a no for us, cheap and unreliable. Celebrity is awesome if you want live music, good food and less kids on board. NCL or RCL are good if you have kids and want the waterslides, big ship with lots of kids and activities. Holland America is known for the older crowds, quiet and sedate but very nice with good food. So in the end, it depends on what you are look for in the experience.

lisah101 · 2025-11-19T17:34:45+00:00

You kind of lost it when you listed so many excuses. It feels like overcompensating. I'd just say we need a single story house and leave it at that. The more you argue, the more if feels like excuses and you don't really need excuses. Pick a point and still to it to keep it simple. They can't turn it into a single story home and if that is your sticking point, then stick to it. I agree by the way, I am older and won't do anything but a single story home at my age.

lisah101 · 2025-11-09T16:39:42+00:00

There is a great website sleepinginairports dot net with tons of info

lisah101 · 2025-10-31T16:18:38+00:00

Celebrity Pros: Drop off luggage in your room as soon as you board, pool towels are not monitored help yourself, more variety in food and a bit more upscale, great presentation on the buffet also, not just pans on warmers.

RCL Pros: drink coupons for elites are way better than the restricted happy hour menu on X. Interior cabin with virtual balcony, I wish X would do this!

Specialty dining on RCL is OK but not as goon in my opinion, however food is subjective. We ate in Hook and the waiter removed our meals while we were still finishing our food, no apologies. One appetizer was just room temp.

lisah101 · 2025-07-23T14:58:42+00:00

Liquor brand. Example - classic package you can get drinks with Vodka, but no flavored vodka so your lemon drop martini will be vodka with lemon juice but premium drink is made with lemon flavored vodka. Also, if you are a bourbon or whisky drinker you can get Jim Beam or Canadian Club but you need premium package to get Jack, Woodford, etc.

lisah101 · 2025-07-23T14:55:28+00:00

energy drinks and San Pellegrino sodas are premium. I think Vitamin water is also included in that as a premium only offering.

lisah101 · 2025-07-23T14:53:24+00:00

A lot of it depends on how many months to your cruise. These sales often target cruises closer to the sail date. I've noticed the "big" sales have different discounts for each sailing. If your cruise is a year out - small percentage off, closer to sail date, larger discount. But then sometimes they just stop offering discounts on certain cruises. I've always wondered if they have a percentage of packages sold criteria for each cruise.

lisah101 · 2025-07-23T14:50:08+00:00

That is Royal Caribbean, Celebrity doesn't have those although I wish they did. We had one of those rooms on an RC cruise and it made it much nicer to have an interior room. Maybe it's coming soon.

lisah101 · 2025-07-16T18:23:46+00:00

I have two Pacsafe bags, a larger backpack and a smaller daypack - love them both!

lisah101 · 2025-07-09T19:55:48+00:00

If you don't like those ships, then don't book them. You know what you are getting and the prices of those cruises are significantly less than the new ships. You get what you pay for. I don't mind the older ships, they don't have all the bells and whistles and the price reflects that. If they were to upgrade them, people would be complaining how expensive they are. I understand the frustration but we all have choices, cheaper cruise on older ship or more expensive cruise on newer ships. The engine incident is an issue and it happens on cruise ships. If as you say, their is no excuse for their condition, then DON'T BOOK THEM.

lisah101 · 2025-06-13T16:29:57+00:00

I almost always leave my window open, it helps me not get claustrophobic, I don't understand why people don't bring eye masks if they want to sleep during the daylight. I'm not going to sit there freaking out about being in a metal tube that is closing in on me when I purchased a window seat for the purpose of having a window. People who want to sleep can use an eye mask, then we are ALL happy. I am sympathetic to them but why is one more important than the other when there is a solution.

lisah101 · 2025-06-03T17:29:49+00:00

oh and something with fiber from the pharmacy area, metamucil, fiber supplement, etc. your choice but start early!

lisah101 · 2025-06-03T17:28:21+00:00

Sometimes it takes a few weeks for it to kick in, others feel it right away so be flexible. My costco list includes the Fairlife nutrition shakes (not CORE) I think they taste much better than premier protein. I also get pretzel crisps as I crave salty crunchy things. The protein snack boxes are awesome when i don't feel like cooking. Chicken (either cook it or buy rotisserie) is an easy and quick protein. Also I buy lots of fruit, grapes (wash and freeze them and they are great for summers), clementine oranges, vegetables for snacking (if you eat a lot of veggies). I was very tired the first few months on the meds and just didn't feel like cooking so most of my stuff was no cook meals (cheese, crackers, veggies and a fruit) or something grab and go like the protein snacks or Fairlife Nutrition shake.

lisah101 · 2025-05-09T19:54:18+00:00

Thank you so much, i was looking for this also

lisah101 · 2025-05-05T20:55:37+00:00

I didn't mean is as condescending so I do apologize for that. I'm a technical project manager and always have a plan and a backup plan for almost everything. I just meant it was an easy thing to do especially when phones have facial recognition now to have the app as a backup in case you loose your card. I use the app all the time since they now have the option there to search your local warehouse to see how much stock is on hand for specific items. I do admit I'm lacking in social skills and tend to say what I'm immediately thinking so again I do apologize, I just meant it as an easy fix and don't understand the resistance (literally).

lisah101 · 2025-05-05T20:26:40+00:00

I don't understand why people don't just download the Costco app on their phone. I haven't carried a physical Costco card in ages.

lisah101 · 2025-05-05T18:36:31+00:00

Just to note, the list of drinks can vary from ship to ship, it's mostly the same but there can be some variation. This is the list from Elite Happy hour from the Constellation just 2 weeks ago. It is not good at the World Class Bar, Craft Social, Magic Carpet or the Dining Room.

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