Southwest Airlines has announced it will be getting rid of its open seating policy for the first time in history. The company made the announcement in a release Thursday morning.

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 ...

BWI Airport travelers react to Southwest's end of open seating policy 02:50. BALTIMORE - Travelers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport are split over Southwest Airlines' move to end its open seating ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing practice of open seating that began with the airline's founding in 1967 and ...

Southwest Airlines, BWI Marshall Airport’s largest carrier, will start assigning seats and selling premium seating in a break from 50 years of open seating.

Chart: The Cool Kids Are Moving West, South. Millennial are an increasingly important demographic group. By Eli Rosenberg. July 8, 2011. Share. Save. This article is from the archive of our ...

Southwest Airlines’ boarding process will be seeing some changes next year. Skip to content. ... CNN reports that the airline will also begin to offer premium seating for the first time, ...

Southwest Airlines Co. said Thursday it will move ahead with plans to assign seats and offer premium seating options with extra legroom, ending its hallmark open-seating policy as it works to ...

Southwest Airlines mulls assigned seating and premium options to cater to younger flyers, signaling a significant departure from its historic open seating policy. CEO Bob Jordan underscores the ...

Southwest Airlines' plan to eliminate open seating is one way for the company to raise much-needed revenue, but it comes with the risk of alienating loyal customers. The unusual practice of letting ...