Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy and transitioning to assigned seating. The change will take effect in early 2026, with tickets for flights with assigned seating going on sale ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its longstanding practice of open seating that began with the airline's founding in 1967 and switching to assigned seating. Southwest announced the changes as part of ...

Southwest Airlines, once famous for its open seating policy, is rolling out a new fare options for travelers before its assigned seating model takes effect next year. The new fare bundles ...

It’s the latest airline response to calls for better family seating policies. The move comes alongside an announcement from the Department of Transportation about a family seating “dashboard ...

Here's a list of every major change Southwest has made: Assigned seating: In July 2024, Southwest announced it will move to assigned seating. The airline's open seating policy has long been a ...