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Southwest Airlines will officially end its decades-old open seating policy and introduce assigned seating starting January 27 ...
Attention frequent flyers: Southwest Airlines announced July 21 that it will be moving to assigned seating starting Jan. 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 ...
Starting July 29, customers can begin booking tickets with seat assignments for flights departing January 27, 2026.
Southwest Airlines is ending its open-seating policy after more than 50 years. Passengers will soon be able to select seats ...
Southwest Airlines' transition to assigned seating follows recent policy changes including the end of their bags fly free ...
Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business ...
Seat selection fees? Airlines have gone too far by charging people more to sit in window or aisle seats. It's time to stop ...
Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business model.
Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system. The Texas-based airline previously had ...
On Monday, Southwest Airlines announced that assigned seating will become active on Jan. 27, 2026, ending a 50-year tradition ...