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 seat.

Southwest Airlines, known for its open seating policy for over five decades, has announced a change that will reshape the passenger experience. Starting in 2025, the airline will transition to ...

Jul. 25—For the first time since its founding more than 50 years ago, Southwest Airlines will move from an open-boarding system to assigned seating. It was part of multiple new initiatives the ...

The open-seating era at Southwest Airlines officially has an end date: January 27, 2026. New seating options will also become available. James Comey Breaks Silence After DOJ Fires Daughter: 'Grave ...