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

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

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

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.

Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the ...

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

Southwest passengers will have assigned seats starting Tuesday. This marks an end to the Texas-based airline's well-known longstanding policy of allowing flyers choose their own seats as they board.

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

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

Southwest's new boarding system prompts mixed reactions from passengers on day one.

CHICAGO -- Good news for flyers who opt for the window seat: Your boarding zone will soon be prioritized on United Airlines. According to an internal memo from the Chicago-based carrier obtained by ...

Southwest Airlines gets rave reviews from Wall Street for assigning seats and adding fees, but will the quirky airline ...