Southwest Airlines Trip Report: LGB-LAS | Boeing 737-700 | Open Seating | March 2025

This Southwest Airlines trip report documents a short flight from Long Beach to Las Vegas on March 1, 2025. This was a few months before the airline transitioned away from its long-standing "Bags Fly Free" policy in May 2025. Flight Details: Airline:Southwest Airlines (WN921) Route: Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS) Aircraft: Boeing 737-700 Date: March 1, 2025 Duration: 40 minutes Observations: The flight begins at Long Beach Airport, highlighting the unique experience of boarding via an outdoor ramp directly from the tarmac. On this short 40-minute flight, the cabin service was kept simple, with the crew providing water and coffee. The trip report captures the cabin atmosphere and the efficiency of this route during a period of major changes at Southwest. This presents the value Southwest provided before the introduction of new baggage fees. Channel Support ✈️ Flight Crew – $1.99 Loyalty badges & emojis Members-only live chats Priority replies to comments Occasional behind-the-scenes photo or video ✈️ Captain's Club – $2.99 All Level 1 perks Early access to select uploads Member shout-outs in videos Use the Join button next to Subscribe to support the channel.