Southwest Airlines allows passengers to book assigned seats, new fare classes for travel starting on January 27, 2026.

Southwest Airlines has officially begun selling assigned seats, though the open seating policy will remain in place on flights for a few more months.

Southwest Airlines is one of the largest and most recognizable airlines in the United States, competing with Delta, United, and American in a number of key metrics. However, there is one somewhat ...

Another major change is coming to Southwest Airlines. Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out assigned seating ...

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

After more than 50 years of free-for-all seat selections, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will begin assigning seats to travelers in January 2026.

Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system. The Texas-based airline previously had a “pick any seat” policy, allowing customers to purchase tickets in ...

Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business model.

Southwest announced a start date for its new assigned seating, which will bring the airline's longstanding open-seat boarding tradition to an end.