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Southwest Airlines announced Monday that the open-seating option that set it apart from competitors only has a few months ...
Meanwhile, Southwest is also rolling out a new group-based boarding process for passengers starting with extra legroom seats ...
Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business model ...
Southwest Airlines customers will have the option to select their seat at the time of booking, starting Jan 27, the company ...
Southwest plans to start flying with seat assignments on Jan. 27, ending more than half a century of open seating.
Southwest Airlines wants to make it easier for you to get status in its Rapid Rewards program.. Beginning Jan. 1, it’s lowering the threshold to qualify for A-List and A-List preferred status.
Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, checked baggage fees will apply.
After Southwest made big changes to its baggage and seating policies, the CEO floated a few more ideas. What's on the table ...
Southwest Airlines has made a lot of unpopular changes over the past several months, ending its longstanding "bags fly free" ...
Southwest Airlines passengers will earn fewer loyalty points on flights they take, thanks to a new change that was quietly rolled out this week. Southwest reduced the number of points passengers ...
Southwest Airlines wants to make it easier for you to get status in its Rapid Rewards program.. Beginning Jan. 1, it’s lowering the threshold to qualify for A-List and A-List preferred status.
A passenger checks in luggage at the Southwest Airlines counter at Love Field in Dallas. The airline has announced changes to its Rapid Rewards program, making the points vary by flight.