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.

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

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

Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...

Still, Jordan told the Times that by charging bag fees, Southwest predicts the number of checked bags will decrease while the ...

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

Southwest Airlines officially began charging for checked baggage, ending its long-time trademarked "bags fly free" policy. The big change has led some passengers to make some major moves to avoid ...

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 ...