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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Southwest Airlines will start selling assigned seats on July 29, with the first two groups reserved for frequent flyers and the next six for Choice and Basic ticket holders.

Southwest will start assigned seating on Jan. 27 and offer extra-legroom seats, with reservations starting July 29. The new ...

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