Review of Southwest Airlines flight Baltimore Boston in Economy

Airline Southwest Airlines
Flight WN963
Class Economy
Seat --
Aircraft Boeing 737-700
Flight time 01:30
Take-off 02 Nov 17, 16:10
Arrival at 02 Nov 17, 17:40
WN   #7 out of 22 Low-cost airlines A minimum of 10 flight-reports within the past two years is required to appear in the rankings. 56 reviews
Chibcha
By SILVER 366
Published on 23rd December 2021

Introduction


Hola Amigos!

This FR is on my first time trying Southwest Airlines, one of the biggest airlines in the world and the US. WN was never an option in my previous trips to the US, but now it happened WN has a hub in Baltimore and I happened to be living in DC. And so the chance came to experience why so many people liked this airline.

This would also be my first time flying out of BWI.

So a lot to look forward to. 


At Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport


All of three airports in the DMV (IAD, DCA and BWI) are reachable by public transport, but not in the same way.

To reach BWI from my home I had first to ride the metrorail to Union Station, and then grab the MARC, and then hop to a shuttle bus to the terminal building. Not recommended if one has too much luggage. 



Since I was only bringing my carry-on, I had already checked in on my phone and just went to the Self check-in machine to print a souvenir boarding pass. 

BWI seemed like a nice small airport. Not too busy, with a reasonable assortment of stores and places to buy food.  


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Our ride to Boston was lonely waiting for us.


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WN has a very particular way to board. I don't know how are they doing now with social-distancing rules. 
One is given a letter and a number and that defines where and when one can queue. Once inside the plane one choce wherever one wanted to seat. 


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Boarding southwest's 737-700


The cabin didn't seem too new. It had some custom details from WN (I particularly liked the message you find as soon as you board). Seats were confy enough…more than expected from an LCC and for our short hop to Boston.



Seat pocket contents. I love Dr. Pepper BTW.



Taxi and takeoff


Once boarding was completed, we were towed and we taxied across the airport to RWY 28 if I'm not wrong.



Once we took off we circled to head north…the autumn colours looked lovely with the sun setting down.



enroute to Boston


Our flight basically followed the path of the Northwest Corridor, which provided lovely views of Baltimore, Philly, NY and eventually, Boston.



Somwhere above NY we were given our drinks. For a change, I ordered Dr. Pepper



In no time we were over Boston's Metro area, this time, Providence, RI.


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Enter text here…


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And so concluded my first flight with Southwest.

I got off the plane, and went on to catch the Silver Line bus that would take me to South Station and there the Red Line to my friend's place in Cambridge. 

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Verdict

Southwest Airlines

7.1/10
Cabin8.0
Cabin crew8.0
Entertainment/wifi5.0
Buy-on-board menu7.5

Baltimore - BWI

8.8/10
Efficiency10.0
Access7.5
Services7.5
Cleanliness10.0

Boston - BOS

9.4/10
Efficiency10.0
Access10.0
Services7.5
Cleanliness10.0

Conclusion

My first impression of Southwest was quite positive. I didn't make use of all the perks WN offers (eg. free bags or IFE) but it took me confortably from DC to Boston.

BWI is a nice airport, but I didn't find it as convenient as DCA (unbeatable) or even IAD.

BOS was good, I like that it is conveniently close to the city and connected through public transport to the city.

Thanks for passing by, ¡saludos!

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