It's the end of Southwest Airlines' open seating era. Customers will be able to get assigned seats and and pay for extra legroom. Here's what to know.

Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy and transitioning to assigned seating. The change will take effect in early 2026, with tickets for flights with assigned seating going on sale ...

Love it or hate it, Southwest Airlines is ditching open seating for assigned seats. Here's the latest on when Southwest seat assignments will start.

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. "We ...

Southwest Airlines will no longer have opening seating beginning next year. In its place, passengers will be able to select from four fare bundles and three seating options which the discount ...

In July, Southwest Airlines announced that it would be ditching its signature open-seating model for a more standard assigned-seating system—leading some to wonder whether Southwest is losing ...