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

The airline’s iconic open seating policy is coming to a close, along with its offer of two free checked bags, after more than ...

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 will launch assigned seating in January amidst implementation of extra fees, legroom changes and boarding ...

Southwest Airlines, known for its 54‑year tradition of open seating, announced flights departing on January 27, 2026 will switch to mandatory assigned seating.

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 ...

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

Southwest Airlines will officially end its long-standing open seating policy on January 27, 2026, marking a significant shift ...

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