Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the ...

Southwest Airlines will make its shift to assigned seating starting January 27, 2026. The low-cost carrier will begin putting ...

Starting July 29, customers can begin booking tickets with seat assignments for flights departing January 27, 2026.

The airline's iconic open seating policy is coming to a close, along with its offer of two free checked bags, after more than ...