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

Southwest passengers will soon buy assigned seat tickets as the carrier ends decades of open seating and other perks in the company's bid to save revenue.

Meanwhile, Southwest is also rolling out a new group-based boarding process for passengers starting with extra legroom seats ...

Assigned seating is coming to Southwest Airlines in 2026. Here's when, how it will work and how much it will cost to choose a ...

Passengers will fly in assigned seats on Southwest flights for the first time Jan. 27, marking the end of 50-plus years of ...

Southwest announced the seating policy changes last year, one of many changes the airline made in the last year.

Southwest Airlines will make its shift to assigned seating starting January 27, 2026. The low-cost carrier will begin putting ...

Southwest Airlines customers will have the option to select their seat at the time of booking, starting Jan 27, the company ...

Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...

While free nights and flights are the long-term goal for most rewards members, extra program benefits add just a touch of ...

After Southwest made big changes to its baggage and seating policies, the CEO floated a few more ideas. What's on the table ...

Southwest Airlines will switch to assigned seats on Jan. 27, 2026, the airline announced. Seat assignments will go on sale July 29, 2025.