The airline is putting an end to its open-seating policy, it announced, describing the move as "an important step in our ...

Starting July 29, customers can begin booking tickets with seat assignments for flights departing January 27, 2026.

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

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

DALLAS, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Beginning July 29, 2025, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Customers will have options to ...

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.

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

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

Assigned seating option becomes available for flights starting January 27, 2026 Customers can select Extra Legroom, Preferred ...

What do you know about Southwest Airlines off the top of your head? I'm guessing most of us can list off a few well-known ...

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