Southwest Airlines passengers will soon have assigned seating booking options, adding to recent changes in baggage policy and safety procedures.

Southwest Airlines opening seating change For more than 50 years, Southwest has had first-come seating arrangements with passengers boarding in groups. Passengers in the first boarding group got ...

After 50-plus years, Southwest Airlines is preparing to do away with its signature open-seating policy in favor of assigned seating on its flights. The airline announced its new business approach ...

Southwest Airlines is moving from its famously open seating to assigned seats, adding a premium cabin with more legroom and adding redeye flights. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy and transitioning to assigned seating. The change will take effect in early 2026, with tickets for flights with assigned seating going on sale ...

Southwest has long differentiated itself from other airlines with one class of seating and little variability – no extra legroom seats or first class on its 737 fleet. But now, Jordan said it ...

Southwest Airlines has decided to make the switch from open-seating to an assigned-seating policy.. The change comes as the low-cost airline seeks to charge more for seats on its planes.

Southwest Airlines is moving from its famously open seating to assigned seats, adding a premium cabin with more legroom and adding redeye flights. WATCH LIVE.