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

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 ...

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

The airline announced Monday that its new assigned seating will be available at the time of booking for flights beginning on ...

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

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

Say goodbye to setting an alarm to get your best possible spot in a Southwest Airlines boarding line. Southwest's open seating will officially end on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, the Dallas-based airline ...

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

2 Terms Apply. Seat selection subject to availability.

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

While not the fanciest option, many frugal flyers held Southwest Airlines as their first choice due to its free checked bags ...

For decades, Southwest Airlines was known and praised as a consumer-friendly option for travelers with transparent pricing, a ...