Southwest Airlines assigned seating
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.
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.
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.
Southwest Airlines will have assigned seating in 2026
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is shaking things up to turn its fortunes around, announcing that its new assigned-seating flights will begin in the first half of 2026.
Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025
Southwest plans to begin assigned seating in the “second half” of next year, the airline said. The shift does away with its trademark open seating, where travelers can pick an
Southwest Airlines will begin selling assigned seats in 2025
The carrier said it expects to start selling tickets with seat assignments in the second half of 2025, with the first of those flights operating in the first half of 2026, according to a news release. Southwest found that the model is something 80% of its customers want, along with 86% who opt to fly other airlines.
Southwest Airlines to cut over 300 jobs in Atlanta, ends open seating as part of major changes
More than 300 pilots and flight attendants will lose their jobs, and Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy as part of major cuts, the company announced.
Southwest Airlines plans for assigned seating to start in first half of 2026
Southwest Airlines plans to start using assigned seating on planes in the first half of 2026 — one of many upcoming changes the company will roll out in attempt to improve the customer experience and profits,
Southwest Airlines redesigned its cabin interiors. Here's what the planes look like.
Bigger bins and more leg room are just some of the changes Southwest Airlines is betting will be big with customers.
Southwest Airlines Lays Out Overhaul, and Stock Gains
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Southwest Airlines Stock Jumps: Why I Am Not Impressed
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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 ...
Southwest Airlines stock jumps 10% as investors embrace turnaround plan
The changes come two days after Elliott threatened to call a special meeting as it tries to push CEO Bob Jordan out.
Southwest Airlines keeping free checked bags policy amid major changes
Leaders of Southwest Airlines explained Thursday how they plan to remodel the airline to change with consumer tastes.
Southwest Airlines Shares Up 5% on Improved Third-Quarter Outlook
LUV now expects its third-quarter revenue per available seat mile to increase 2-3% on a year-over-year basis, an upside from ...
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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.
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 ...