Southwest Airlines has officially begun selling assigned seats, though the open seating policy will remain in place on ...

For the first time in 53 years, Southwest Airlines is officially selling assigned seats to passengers with a variety of new ...

The only way around the new seat-fee mess, unless you pay up for a pricier ticket, is to have Southwest frequent-flier status ...

After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines is phasing out its iconic open-seating policy and “bags fly free” perk.

“Southwest open seating is the ultimate expression of its founding ethos: to make air travel affordable and accessible for ...

You can now officially book Southwest Airlines flights with an assigned seat. The booking process now features a seat map, ...

Travelers can now pick their seats ahead of time for extra charge beginning January 27th ...

Southwest Airlines will start offering assigned seating from January 27, 2026, with a revamped boarding process featuring ...

Southwest announced the seating policy changes in 2024, one of many changes the airline made in the last year.

On a full aircraft, that could be the difference between a window seat with a view, a more spacious exit row spot, or a ...

Southwest Airlines allows passengers to book assigned seats, new fare classes for travel starting on January 27, 2026.

Southwest Airlines has announced a major change to its long-standing policy, giving customers the option to select their seat when booking a flight. The new policy will begin on Jan. 27, 2026, ...