As Southwest Airlines prepares for major changes, including the introduction of assigned seats, extra legroom rows and bag fees, it's also overhauling its fare bundles. The new fares, branded as Choice Extra,

Southwest has come under fire recently after it announced the end of its long-standing practice of open seating, with assigned seating coming in 2026. In March, the company announced it was creating a new Basic fare and charging baggage fees, starting May 28, a shift from the current practice of allowing two free checked bags.

The expanded legroom seats on Southwest flights are the start of multiple changes to the airline’s customer experience.