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But Southwest changed the layout to include extra legroom seats near the exit wings and the front of the aircraft, which is what customers prefer, airline spokesperson Chris Perry said.

Different types of seats — Extra Legroom, Preferred and Standard — will also appear as part of those bundles. The assigned-seat era will also usher in a new group-based boarding process.