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The day has come: Southwest launches assigned seating, shakes up boarding process

The changes Southwest Airlines has been planning for more than a year are now live — including assigned seats, ending the ...

Southwest Passenger Notices Major Change After Assigned Seat Switch: ‘Not a Fan’

The seating fees follow Southwest's May 2025 decision to end its free-checked-bag policy, introducing new baggage fees of $35 ...
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Southwest Just Rolled Out Its Most Controversial Policy Change—What to Know

The airline ends its decades-long open seating model and updates its extra seat refund policy amid broader shifts.

America’s best and worst airlines for 2025 revealed in new rankings

Southwest Airlines has been crowned the best airline in the country, knocking Delta Air Lines off its perch for the first ...

Southwest Airlines faces backlash after announcing major change to seating

Some customers have dubbed the Southwest Airlines policy "garbage," while others were more impressed with the shift.
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Southwest Airline's new cabin to debut with new seats and a modern look

Southwest Airlines is planning for a plane with its fully updated cabin to enter service tomorrow. This updated aircraft features new seats, sections with extra legroom, power at every seat, and ...

Southwest makes huge change to seating policy — here’s why that’s a bad sign for budget travelers

Southwest’s oft-chaotic open-seating policy is finally coming to an end — and while some anxious flyers may rejoice in the ...

Southwest Airlines’ new policy could raise ticket prices for plus-size passengers

Southwest Airlines’ new rules are set to kick in on Tuesday and it could directly impact particular passengers of a certain size. According to the “ Extra Seat Policy ” — which was announced last year ...