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

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 ...

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 seat.

Southwest Airlines announces a shift from open seating to assigned seats starting July 29 for flights booked from 2026, becoming the last major airline to end a pick-any-seat policy.