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

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

Southwest Airlines will debut its new assigned seating policy in January 2026, bringing an end to the airline's once ...

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

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

Southwest Airlines hiked annual fees on its credit cards, but also announced a host of new benefits and other changes.

Southwest Airlines on July 29 will begin to offer seat assignments during the booking process for flights from Jan. 27, 2026, the carrier announced.

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

Southwest Airlines now has extra-legroom seats on a quarter of its fleet. Here's what to know about scoring one before the ...

What fare product you choose: As part of the shift, Southwest will rename its fare classes. They'll be called: Basic, Choice, ...