Southwest Airlines ends its famous open-seating policy and implements new rules requiring plus-size passengers to purchase ...

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

Southwest has officially switched to assigned seating, ending open seating as the airline continues to remake its once-distinctive business model.

Southwest Airlines completed major business model changes, including assigned seating, forecasting increased profits for 2026 ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy — here’s what to expect - Southwest is making changes to boarding, fares ...

Southwest Airlines has replaced its first-come, first-served seating policy with an assigned seating process, offering ...

The policy has been in place for nearly 55 years.

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is ending its 54 year open seating policy and shifting to assigned seats across its network. The airline is also rolling out new fare classes, extra legroom options, and ...

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines on Tuesday unveiled its first aircraft equipped with a redesigned cabin and new Recaro seats, marking another major step in what the Dallas-based carrier calls an “elevated ...

When is Southwest doing assigned seating in Phoenix? The more than half-century-old open seating policy has ended. What to ...