Southwest will also begin a new group-based boarding system starting on Jan 27. The new boarding process will prioritize ...

As of January 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines no longer has an open seating policy. Here's how Southwest now boards its aircraft and why it chose to go this route.

Southwest Airlines announced sweeping changes to its operations earlier this year, and now we know more about what to expect, including details about seat selection and how the new boarding process ...

Southwest passengers will have assigned seats starting Tuesday. This marks an end to the Texas-based airline's well-known longstanding policy of allowing flyers choose their own seats as they board.

Flying Southwest Airlines changes forever as of Tuesday, January 27. Marketing it as seatisfacton for all, passengers flying Southwest will no longer be able to pick whichever seat they like during ...

Southwest Airlines is making huge changes to its business model next year, starting with a brand-new boarding process rolling out in late January. Now, we have a better idea of what that boarding ...