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

Assigned seating option becomes available for flights starting January 27, 2026 Customers can select Extra Legroom, Preferred ...

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

Southwest passengers will be assigned seats, ending the chaotic scramble of its current open seating plan. The ability to ...

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