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

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

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

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

Southwest Airlines' CEO told investors in a July 24 earnings call that the airline could eventually open its own lounges.

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

The assigned seating system, however, puts Southwest in direct competition with the likes of American Airlines, United and ...

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 ...

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