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

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.

On Monday, Southwest Airlines announced that assigned seating will become active on Jan. 27, 2026, ending a 50-year tradition. Customers will have the option to choose between extra legroom seats ...

The free-for-all seating arrangement on Southwest Airlines is about to end and now we know exactly when that will be. CNBC.com reports Southwest passengers will be assigned seats for the first ...

Tim Zagat (of the Zagatsdining guide) sat on a stool eating a hamburger, an item that most people wished they actually served on South West airlines. “This is going to do a lot for New York City ...