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

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

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

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

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 ...

The airline announced Monday that its new assigned seating will be available at the time of booking for flights beginning on ...

The assigned seating era at Southwest Airlines has a date, ending more than 50 years of the pick-your-spot philosophy that ...

Southwest Airlines announced Monday that flights with assigned seats will begin Jan. 27. The current model, long a ...

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

Starting July 29, Southwest will introduce assigned seating for flights taking off Jan. 27, 2026 and afterwards. The airline ...

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

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