The Dallas, Texas-based carrier transitioned from its longtime open seating system in keeping with competitors like American, ...

Southwest’s new seating rules shake up open boarding, sparking frustration and debate among travelers over fairness, choice, ...

As of January 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines no longer has an open seating policy. Here's how Southwest now boards its aircraft and why it chose to go this route.

No longer! On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines officially inaugurated its new assigned seating policy, the last in a suite of ...

The changes Southwest Airlines has been planning for more than a year are now live — including assigned seats, ending the ...

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its ...

Some customers have dubbed the Southwest Airlines policy "garbage," while others were more impressed with the shift.

The introduction of assigned seating comes with other changes such as the addition of premium seating options and a new ...

Southwest will also begin a new group-based boarding system starting on Jan 27. The new boarding process will prioritize ...

Southwest passengers will have assigned seats starting Tuesday. This marks an end to the Texas-based airline's well-known ...

Southwest Airlines has officially ditched its first-come, first-serve seating policy in Nashville and across the country.

Southwest's new assigned seating policy gets the Super Bowl treatment. The airline's new ad pokes fun at chaotic boarding days while attempting to embrace change.