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 ...

Southwest Airlines has officially provided an end date for its well-known open seating policy: Starting July 29, 2025, ...

Southwest Airlines will launch connections with new partner China Airlines in January, with Rapid Rewards redemptions for ...

Southwest Airlines' CEO told investors in a July 24 earnings call that the airline could eventually open its own lounges.

Starting July 29, 2025 Southwest Airlines will offer assigned seating options, including extra legroom and new comfort seating for customers to book on flights taking off January 27, 2026 and beyond.

Southwest Airlines and the unions representing their pilots and flight attendants are set to discuss a potential expansion of ...

Groups 1 and 2: Choice Extra ticket holders. Passengers in extra legroom seats (regardless of ticket bundle). Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members (board no later than Group 2).

Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out assigned seating — a significant shift from its traditional boarding process. For ...

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.

WASHINGTON — Southwest Airlines is officially selling assigned seats on flights. Starting Tuesday, July 29, passengers flying on the airline can select their seats in advance for flights ...