Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating system and will move to assign seats and provide options for premium seating. CBS News Texas' Lauren Crawford is speaking with flyers about the changes.
Southwest Airlines announced that it will soon end its open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. It will also add Red Eye flights.
Southwest Airlines puts an end to open seating policyDALLAS– Big changes are coming toSouthwest Airlines.The Dallas-based airline announced Thursday it is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.The airline said the ...
Some observers have hinted that the changes might include a new boarding process and the creation of premium seating. Those changes would be massive for an airline that has never offered first class or any sort of premium seating. Jordan, however, has pushed back on that topic. Southwest offer...
Southwest Airlines is ending open seating, starting in 2025. See why this is bad news for budget travelers and anyone who loves Southwest's unique culture.
Southwest Airlines is undertaking astrategic transformationto improve customer experience, boost financial performance, and drive shareholder value. The initiative includes significant changes, including assigned seating, premium seating options, and the introduction of red-eye flights. ...
The Dallas-based airline also will start to offer overnight, red-eye flights, starting on Valentine’s Day 2025, in five markets, including Los Angeles, Baltimore and Nashville. Southwest had for years touted its model of open seating as the “ultimate expression of it...
This past May, the airline began listing airfares on Google Flights, making it easier for travelers to compare their options on a single dashboard. Get Breaking News & Exclusive Content in Your Inbox: DON’T MISS THESE STORIES… Southwest Airlines To End Open Seating, Introducing Redeye Flight...
Southwest has been working on the seating changes for almost a year, and Jordan told CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" on Thursday that it was unrelated to Elliott's push for leadership and policy changes. Elliott has called for Jordan and Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly, both more-than-three-de...
It also says open seating is the top reason travelers stop flying Southwest and choose another airline. However, for Steltzer and Middleton, when picking an airline, seating is not their top priority, and they say that will stay the same. "Mostly what I pick ...