Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business ...

The airline is putting an end to its open-seating policy, it announced, describing the move as "an important step in our ...

Southwest Airlines will launch assigned seating in January amidst implementation of extra fees, legroom changes and boarding ...

Southwest Airlines' transition to assigned seating follows recent policy changes including the end of their bags fly free ...

The airline’s iconic open seating policy is coming to a close, along with its offer of two free checked bags, after more than ...

Southwest first announced the change last summer, where they said they will switch to assigned seating for the first time in ...

Southwest Airline's open seating policy is coming in for its final approach. The Texas-based carrier said Monday that flights ...

Southwest Airlines' new boarding process will swap open for 'group' seating. Here's when it'll start, what it'll look like at LaGuardia Airport.

Assigned seating option becomes available for flights starting January 27, 2026 Customers can select Extra Legroom, Preferred ...

Southwest Airlines will officially end its long-standing open seating policy on January 27, 2026, marking a significant shift ...

Southwest Airlines' open seating policy is coming to an end.

Southwest passengers will soon buy assigned seat tickets as the carrier ends decades of open seating and other perks in the company's bid to save revenue.