I always tell entrepreneurs that a solution will come along if there is a business pain. Enter the problem of logging on to Southwest Airlines 24 hours before your flight leaves so you can get an "A" seating and therefore no problem storing your on board luggage overhead.
Boardfirst is there to help!
"Let the helpful staff at BoardFirst.com make your travels easier by securing your Southwest Airlines® "A" group boarding pass for you.
You no longer have to wait at your computer exactly 24 hours before your flight to beat the crowd for an "A" group boarding pass. Instead for just $5 you can relax, knowing you will be the first to board your plane and… "
Interesting enough, they say if you do not get a "A" boarding pass, you don’t pay them!
I’ve heard of this service, but am not sure if it is worth even five bucks to many. Usually you can still get an “A” boarding pass even twelve hours before take-off. It’s if you wait until the day of your flight that you’ll normally get a “B” boarding pass – but even then you can still store your carry-on luggage.
I think the passengers that would find this helpful are those that aren’t net-savvy, because usually they’re the poor saps that end up with a “C” boarding pass.