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 changes are the next step in a "continuing strategic transformation" and are designed to "elevate the cu...
NATIONAL — Southwest Airlines is getting rid of its open seating system. For the first time in its history, the low-fare carrier will move to assigned seats, allowing it to charge a premium for some seats on its planes. The airline said passengers were hoping for the change. According to...
Months after ditching its open seating policy, Southwest Airlines is ending its most recognizable perks: Free checked baggage. The airline will begin charging for the first and second checked bag beginning on May 28, Southwest announced Tuesday. However, members of its A-List loyalty program or ...
For our most loyal Customers, their tier benefits will be enhanced with new benefits and more perks than ever. These perks will include boarding benefits and seating choices at the time of booking and beyond. A-List perks STARTS MAY 28, 2025 ...
The presentation documents say that 80% of Southwest flyers would prefer assigned seats, and the open seating policy is the No. 1 reason that passengers do not return. "When you have 800 aircraft to retrofit, we have technology work to do," Jordan said. " I think it's moving very quick...
Southwest Airlines(NYSE:LUV) is making major changes to its boarding policy as the air travel company isgetting rid of open seating. The end of open seating on Southwest Airlines flights marks a major shift in the airline’s more than 50-year history. Other changes include options for more ...
Tomi Muñoz and Steven Romero, who flew Southwest from Denver to Los Angeles for a vacation Thursday morning, said they’d like to see the airline maintain low ticket prices. The frequent travelers said they’ve never had an issue with the open seating policy. ...
The carrier last year said it plans to start selling tickets with assigned seats, ending its decades-old open-seating policy. It will also soon offer seats with extra legroom, a bid to compete with more full-service airlines. Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said Tuesday that the carrier's...
Earlier this year, Southwest announced a major change to its operations. Starting in the first half of 2026, theairline will no longer have open seating. The change shocked many, but a large number of people were also happy with the change. ...
The airline had announced in April that it was looking at a change in its seating policy that has been in effect for its entire 50 year history. Southwest is under pressure from activist investors who have been pushing for changes in management and growth in profitability. ...