Tickets for assigned seating will go on sale next week as the airline continues to shed the features that once made its brand ...

The assigned seating era at Southwest Airlines has a date, ending more than 50 years of the pick-your-spot philosophy that ...

Southwest plans to start flying with seat assignments on Jan. 27, ending more than half a century of open seating.

What fare product you choose: As part of the shift, Southwest will rename its fare classes. They'll be called: Basic, Choice, ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its open-seating policy after more than 50 years. Passengers will soon be able to select seats ...

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 ...

Southwest Airlines will switch to assigned seats on Jan. 27, 2026, the airline announced. Seat assignments will go on sale ...

Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business ...

Southwest Airlines will launch assigned seating in January amidst implementation of extra fees, legroom changes and boarding ...

Southwest will start assigned seating on Jan. 27 and offer extra-legroom seats, with reservations starting July 29. The new ...

Starting July 29, customers can begin booking tickets with seat assignments for flights departing January 27, 2026.