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

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

The airline's iconic open seating policy is coming to a close, along with its offer of two free checked bags, after more than ...

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

Southwest Airlines has made a lot of unpopular changes over the past several months, ending its longstanding "bags fly free" ...

Seat selection fees? Airlines have gone too far by charging people more to sit in window or aisle seats. It's time to stop ...

If an airline loses your luggage, the most important thing to do is file a report right away. Then follow these steps and ...

The updates come as Southwest has been making massive changes to its business model that include baggage fees and premium ...

A new survey from the leading travel site Thrifty Traveler suggests that many once-loyal Southwest flyers are booking with ...

As it turns out, that's only increased since Southwest ended free bags and made those other unpopular changes.

Southwest did not reveal a timeline for the change, but now we know when it'll happen. According to CNBC, the airline is implementing assigned seating starting January 27, 2026. Customers can begin ...