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

You can now officially book Southwest Airlines flights with an assigned seat. The carrier just started selling flights that ...

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 ...

Bad news for anybody who likes Southwest Airlines for its weird quirks: yesterday the carrier announced that it’s ditching one of its most distinct features. After over 50 years the Dallas-based ...

Southwest Airlines' assigned seating is closer to becoming reality. The airline, known for its open seating policy, has released more information about when passengers can expect the change.

Southwest assigned seating will work similarly to other airlines: Passengers who buy the cheapest tickets can select a seat for a fee, or a seat will be assigned to them the day before their flight.

Next year, Southwest Airlines will end its “open seating” policy early next year. Assigned seats for passengers will start on January 27.

Southwest Airlines’ assigned seating is coming soon. The carrier, known for its open seating policy, confirmed that it will introduce assigned and premium seating across its flights as early as ...

The end of an era is official for Southwest Airlines passengers. On Monday, the airline announced a start date for its new assigned seating, which will bring the airline’s longstanding open-seat ...

Southwest Airlines reveals timeline for ending open seating, changing boarding process The airline earlier this year it would get rid of its popular "open seating" model and start assigning seats ...