For the first time in more than 50 years, passengers flying on Southwest Airlines won't have unassigned seating. The change ...

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.

The airline’s move aligns it with industry norms and follows other major changes to its long-standing policies.

It’s the end of an era for Southwest Airlines passengers on Tuesday, with assigned seating replacing the free-for-all boarding system that has existed since the airline’s formation over 50 years ago.

Southwest Airlines, which became known as a discount carrier, is shifting its focus toward premium airline travel. In the new year, passengers for the first time will have assigned seats and can pay ...

DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) (NYSE: LUV) today launched one of its largest sales of the year as part of its Week of WOW. Starting today, through Sept. 28, 2023, ...

We recently published 10 Big Names With Explosive Gains. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) was one of the top performers on Thursday. Southwest Airlines soared to a new four-year high on Thursday, ...

Southwest Airlines is offering Cyber Monday deals through most of this week, discounting base airfare on many of its tickets. The airline is offering up to 50% off the base fare (not including taxes ...

Itching for a fall getaway? If so, Southwest Airlines has a travel deal for you. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Southwest is offering 50 percent off flights for 50 days of fall travel. The deal is ...