Southwest will assign seats for the first time ever in 2026. Here’s how group boarding will work — and what it means for your next flight.

On Monday, Southwest Airlines announced that assigned seating will become active on Jan. 27, 2026, ending a 50-year tradition ...

Southwest passengers will be assigned seats, ending the chaotic scramble of its current open seating plan. The ability to ...

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has nailed down the details and date for its new assigned seating program: January 2026.

DALLAS, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Beginning July 29, 2025, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Customers will have options to ...

Attention frequent flyers: Southwest Airlines announced July 21 that it will be moving to assigned seating starting Jan. 27, ...

Southwest Airlines, Milwaukee's largest carrier, is rolling back another one of its popular policies come January.

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

Texas-based Southwest Airlines has nailed down the details and date for its new assigned seating program: January 2026. According to a release, travelers will get their first chance to specify their ...

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

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