Southwest Airlines will officially end its decades-old open seating policy and introduce assigned seating starting January 27 ...

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 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 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, known for its 54‑year tradition of open seating, announced flights departing on January 27, 2026 will ...

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

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

Southwest Airlines, which uses BWI Marshall as a major hub, said its flights will have assigned seating starting Jan. 27.