Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out ...

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 ...

Attention frequent flyers: Southwest Airlines announced July 21 that it will be moving to assigned seating starting Jan. 27, ...

The airline’s iconic open seating policy is coming to a close, along with its offer of two free checked bags, after more than ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its open-seating policy after more than 50 years. Passengers will soon be able to select seats for flights taking off Jan. 27 and beyond.

Pack your bags! After more than 50 years of a free-for-all seating approach, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is soaring ahead ...

Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business model.

On Monday, Southwest Airlines announced that assigned seating will become active on Jan. 27, 2026, ending a 50-year tradition ...

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

The airline is also reworking numerous seats on its planes to add seating with extra legroom at an additional cost.

The end of an era is official for Southwest Airlines passengers. The airline announced a start date for its new assigned ...