The seating fees follow Southwest's May 2025 decision to end its free-checked-bag policy, introducing new baggage fees of $35 ...
The Dallas, Texas-based carrier transitioned from its longtime open seating system in keeping with competitors like American, ...
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The new rule is a big shift from Southwest’s previous “customer of size” policy, which was considered one of the industry’s ...
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Southwest Airlines has begun assigned seating for passengers, replacing its long-standing open-seating policy and introducing ...
Southwest is ending its signature open-seating system passengers will now have assigned seats. Newly designed boarding passes ...
The airline says its new economic model is critical to catch industry rivals, even if passengers have to pay more.
Some customers have dubbed the Southwest Airlines policy "garbage," while others were more impressed with the shift.
Starting Tuesday​, customers on Southwest flights will have assigned seats.