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Q: What is the Fly By lane?
A: The Fly By lane is a priority security lane available to Business SelectTM Customers and Rapid Rewards® A-List Members. In most cases the Fly By lane will not have dedicated screening equipment, but it will allow the traveler to reach the screening process more quickly by having access to a separate security lane.

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Q: Where are Fly By lanes currently available?
A: Currently Fly By is available in the following airports:

Fly By Map with Southwest Cities and Fly By Lanes.

Please check this site regularly as we will continue to add Fly By lanes throughout our
Southwest Airlines system.

Q: What does the Fly By indicator on the online check-in page tell me?
A: Fly By lane availability is an indicator of whether Fly By lane is available at the departure airport, it does not indicate whether or not an individual Customer is qualified to use the Fly By lane.

Q: Who is eligible to access the Fly By lane?
A: Business Select Customers and Rapid Rewards A-List Members will be the only Customers allowed to access the Fly By lane. Family members or others traveling with A-List or Business Select Customers are not allowed to "piggyback" with the Fly By-eligible Customer.

Q: What credentials will I need to have to access the Fly By lane?
A: To enter the Fly By security lane you will need to show one of two credentials to the designated TSA screener:

1. Rapid Rewards A-List Members will show their A-List identification card.
2. Customers who purchased Business Select will show their boarding pass.

Q: How will I locate the Fly By lane?

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Q: Does the Fly By lane allow me to bypass security screening?
A: No. The Fly By Lane only cuts down the time you spend waiting to be screened.

Q: Is there a fee to access the Fly By lane?
A: No. You may access the Fly By lane by purchasing a Business Select fare or earning Rapid Rewards' A-List Members status.

Q: If I don't have my A-List Membership Card with me while traveling, can I access the Fly By lane?
A: No. You must present your A-List Membership card to access the Fly By lane or have purchased a Business Select fare.

Q: If I purchased Business Select or I am an A-List Member do I have to access the Fly By lane to get through security?
A: No. You have the option to access the Fly By lane or any other available lane

 
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