Southwest Airlines faces backlash after announcing major change to seating

Some customers have dubbed the Southwest Airlines policy "garbage," while others were more impressed with the shift.
The Points Guy

The day has come: Southwest launches assigned seating, shakes up boarding process

The changes Southwest Airlines has been planning for more than a year are now live — including assigned seats, ending the ...

Southwest makes huge change to seating policy — here’s why that’s a bad sign for budget travelers

Southwest’s oft-chaotic open-seating policy is finally coming to an end — and while some anxious flyers may rejoice in the ...

Southwest officially ends open seating as passengers take flight with new assigned seats

The Dallas, Texas-based carrier transitioned from its longtime open seating system in keeping with competitors like American, ...
Forbes

Southwest Airlines Introduces Controversial Policy For Plus-Size Passengers

Southwest Airlines is changing its long-standing extra seat policy for plus-size travelers, sparking debate among passengers. Here’s what you need to know. Southwest Airlines has long stood out in the ...