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

Assigned seating will begin Jan. 27, and Southwest flyers will be able to buy fares with assigned seats starting July 29, per ...

The assigned seating era at Southwest Airlines has a date, ending more than 50 years of the pick-your-spot philosophy that ...

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

A Cuban traveler on a flight from Tampa to Havana encountered an unexpected surprise at the airport: Southwest Airlines has ...

Southwest did not reveal a timeline for the change, but now we know when it'll happen. According to CNBC, the airline is implementing assigned seating starting January 27, 2026. Customers can begin ...

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

Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy after more than 50 years. Passengers will soon be able to select seats ...

Say goodbye to setting an alarm to get your best possible spot in a Southwest Airlines boarding line.Southwest's open seating ...

Southwest Airlines unveils big changes: assigned seating, red-eye flights & premium options, aiming to boost revenue by $1.7B in 2026.

As Southwest begins to operate with assigned seating on Jan. 27, the airline said it will also begin a new group-based boarding process. "Our customers want more choice and greater control over their ...

Southwest plans to start flying with seat assignments on Jan. 27, ending more than half a century of open seating.