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YAHOO!Finance · 59m

A look inside Southwest Airlines' newly-designed planes taking flight in 2026

From the outside, the new Southwest Airlines 737 MAX Jet looks like all the others. But inside is where passengers will notice some major changes.

USA Today · 1d

Southwest Airlines assigned seating: When it starts and who can get it

It's the end of Southwest Airlines' open seating era. Customers will be able to get assigned seats and and pay for extra legroom. Here's what to know.

Associated Press · 1d

Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026

Southwest Airlines executives have unveiled their vision for turning the carrier into an airline that gives passengers assigned seats, charges them extra for more legroom and offers red-eye flights but bags still fly free.

Airline Stocks Take Off

The New York Times · 1d

Southwest Airlines Lays Out Overhaul, and Stock Gains

The move, including service enhancements and share buybacks, came after the hedge fund Elliott Management called for cost savings and better profits.

MarketWatch · 1d

Airline Stocks Take Off After Southwest Lays Out Vision at Investor Day

Shares of major airlines took off in early trading Thursday in what appeared to be a response to gains made by Southwest Airlines on plans detailed at its investor day. Shares of Southwest rose 10% to $31.

Barron's on MSN · 1d

Southwest Stock Is Soaring on Raised Guidance Ahead of Investor Day

Shares of Southwest Airlines were trading higher after the company released updated guidance ahead of a pivotal Investor Day on Thursday. Southwest stock gained 4.3% to $29.60 in premarket trading, while futures tracking the S&P 500 are up 0.

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Big changes: Southwest Airlines elite status will soon be more important for frequent flyers

Southwest will add seat selection and premium seats to its planes in 2026. This makes Southwest A-List and A-List Preferred ...

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Southwest Airlines will eliminate Cleveland to Atlanta route

Southwest Airlines plans to eliminate service between Cleveland and Atlanta, part of a wider reduction at the world’s busiest ...

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Southwest Airlines announces a flurry of new initiatives for the coming years

On top of vacation bundles and partnerships with international carriers, Southwest says assigned seats will go on sale in ...

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Southwest Airlines’ Activist Investor Is Pushing For A Special Meeting With Shareholders

Southwest has made policy changes, upended its board and had its chairman resign—but it’s not enough. Elliott Investment ...

Southwest Airlines unveils major changes as budget airlines lose value

In an attempt to boost profits, Southwest Airlines is adding premium and assigned seating and overnight flights.

Southwest may need to change the perks that made customers loyal

The carrier rose on a model of open seating and cheap domestic flights — a business plan that's less competitive now.

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Southwest Airlines raises summer revenue forecast, authorizes $2.5 billion in share buybacks

CNBC's Phil LeBeau joins 'Squawk Box' with the latest news.

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Southwest Airlines adds nonstop flight route between Albuquerque and Nashville in 2025

The nonstop flights between Albuquerque and Nashville will begin on April 8, 2025, though travelers can start booking flights ...

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