Southwest-operated flights currently have open seating. The Board of Directors will hold at least four meetings each year.Additional meetings may be called in accordance with the Company's Bylaws. If you're preboarding because you need a specific seat, speak with the Operations Agent after getting your new boarding pass but before preboarding starts. The gate attendant allowed a bum rush of people to not only pre-board, but board between A and B groups boarding during family boarding. Six Directors to Retire in November; Gary Kelly to Retire Immediately After 2025 Annual Meeting. Board Intends to Appoint Four New Independent Directors. When available, the Upgraded Boarding position option is located below "View Boarding Pass. Pay for the "Early Bird" boarding option. Rather than assigning seats to passengers, Southwest has an open seating style.