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 ...

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 ...

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

Assigned seats for passengers will start January 27. Southwest first announced the change last Summer, going to assigned seating for the first time in the low-fare airline’s history.

Starting July 29, Southwest customers can select their seat when booking flights beginning on January 27, 2026.

Frontier Airlines announced the new route Tuesday, which will offer flights twice a week from Corpus Christi beginning Oct. 9, with nonstop fares to Denver for as low as $59.

Starting July 29, customers can begin booking tickets with seat assignments for flights departing January 27, 2026.

Southwest Airlines will officially end its long-standing open seating policy on January 27, 2026, marking a significant shift in how the airline has operated since its founding.

Southwest Airlines, known for its 54‑year tradition of open seating, announced flights departing on January 27, 2026 will switch to mandatory assigned seating.

Southwest Airlines' new boarding process will swap open for 'group' seating. Here's when it'll start, what it'll look like at LaGuardia Airport.