As Southwest begins to operate with assigned seating on Jan. 27, 2026, the airline will also begin a new group-based boarding process.

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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.

Southwest announced the seating policy changes last year, one of many changes the airline made in the last year.

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

The airline announced Monday that its new assigned seating will be available at the time of booking for flights beginning on January 27, 2026.

Southwest Airlines ends open seating on Jan. 27, 2026. New assigned seating includes legroom tiers and revamped boarding process with 8 groups.

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