Starting July 29, customers can begin booking tickets with seat assignments for flights departing January 27, 2026.

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 ...

Southwest Airlines announced Monday that the open-seating option that set it apart from competitors only has a few months ...

Tickets for assigned seating will go on sale next week as the airline continues to shed the features that once made its brand ...

Southwest Airlines' transition to assigned seating follows recent policy changes including the end of their bags fly free ...

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

Southwest Airlines will launch assigned seating in January amidst implementation of extra fees, legroom changes and boarding ...

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

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

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

Assigned seating option becomes available for flights starting January 27, 2026 Customers can select Extra Legroom, Preferred ...