Got upgraded on my original flight, then got delayed. Jumped to southwest to get home much earlier. C boarding group, probably a middle seat and likely checking my bag. No regrets.

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@PWC1 I got a window seat and didn’t have to check my bag. I’ll send an update with my drink order and netflix show choice after I land

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“After I land” KPMG don’t let you expense internet boy? Haha sucker! I got that pre departure bevy every time in my purchased FC seat. Only fly FC

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As one southwest flight attendant once said “C is for Center”... you got lucky!

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EY1 you must be FT coast to coast or international.

I am FT

150k Miles last year domestic

You mean, no regerts

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