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Southwest Airlines’ open seating is ending: Here’s what the new 8-group boarding process will look like

Tickets for assigned seating will go on sale next week as the airline continues to shed the features that once made its brand stand out.

Fox Business on MSN · 5d

Southwest Airlines ditches decades-old open seating after years of holding out

Southwest Airlines' transition to assigned seating follows recent policy changes including the end of their bags fly free policy, prompting mixed reactions from passengers.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 2d

Southwest Airlines assigned seats coming soon: See first day to book a flight

Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out assigned seating — a significant shift from its traditional boarding process. For decades, Southwest used a first-come, first-served system, along with free checked bags, that set it apart from its competitors.

Dallas Morning News1y

Southwest Airlines is getting rid of open seating model, launches red ...

Southwest’s research found 80% of its customers and 86% of potential customers prefer an assigned seat. When customers choose a different airline, the open seating policy is the No. 1 reason ...

AZ Central1y

Could Southwest Airlines really say goodbye to open seating? What ...

Southwest's open seating policy began with its first flight in 1971. At the time, it was first-come, first-serve. This policy was reflective of the philosophy of the airline's late co-founder ...

Southwest’s Free-Spirit Era Fizzles With Assigned Seats And Bag Fees

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

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