Elite 20K, 50K, and 100K members all get priority (also known as Zone 1) boarding. But it's not just elite members who get to board earlier; if you paid a carry-on bag fee, you may get access to Zone 1 boarding, too.
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If you pay for priority boarding, you'll board with Group 2.
Priority Boarding is marketed to those passengers who do not have any other elite status or card membership, and it would allow them to board ahead of their assigned group. Passengers who purchase Priority Boarding will be able to board with Group 2.
Hold AAdvantage, Oneworld or JetBlue elite statusNo matter what tier of elite status you have, you'll get to board the flight during priority boarding — even if you're flying in economy. Executive Platinum members can board in Group 1, while Platinum Pro (and Oneworld Emerald) members may board in Group 2.
Fly in a premium cabinAll passengers flying in a premium cabin get priority boarding. But the group you'll be assigned to depends on which class of service you're flying. Passengers in the front cabin board with Group 1.
Keep in mind that basic economy passengers board last, unless they are able to board in an earlier group due to holding elite status, a United credit card or otherwise qualifying for priority boarding.
Next comes Zone 1.This is for Silver status (the easiest to achieve), and those with the company's credit card. You can also pay extra for early boarding, allowing you to join this group. Next is Zone 2. This is considered “general” status.
Priority check-in at a hotel is an arrangement which allows a guest to check in without waiting in a line. Priority check-in and late check-out can be arranged for a small extra charge. Check in at our designated priority check-in desk for only $15. If you have priority check-in, you don't have to wait in line.
Southwest® Boarding Process. How does the boarding process work? You will be assigned a boarding group (A, B, or C) and position (1-60+) upon check in. Your unique group and position combination (for example: A35) will be displayed on your boarding pass and represents a reserved spot in the boarding group at the gate.