Flying Southwest? Always Board in Group A

At least for a few more months, the BoardFirst.com service will be providing Southwest travelers with early bird check in, allowing them to game Southwest’s first-come-first-serve system to get first dibs on a coveted bulkhead seat.

The airline is suing the BoardFirst folks, claiming that the service creates problems with its inventory. Since Southwest may be ending the boarding system anyway, the argument may be a moot point.