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Southwest Airlines seating changes: When it starts, how it will work
Another major change is coming to Southwest Airlines. Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out assigned seating — a ...
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1 in 4 Southwest planes now have extra-legroom seats — here's how to snag one
Southwest Airlines now has extra-legroom seats on a quarter of its fleet. Here's what to know about scoring one before the ...
Southwest Airlines will adopt assigned seating soon. Here's what to know
A ttention frequent flyers: Southwest Airlines announced July 21 that it will be moving to assigned seating starting Jan. 27, ...
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Southwest Airlines Reveals Details About Its New Seating and Boarding Policy
Southwest Airlines' signature boarding style is being replaced with zoned groups and customizable seating perks.
No more seat scramble: Southwest to assign seats and change boarding in major overhaul
Southwest will assign seats for the first time ever in 2026. Here’s how group boarding will work — and what it means for your ...
Southwest Airlines switching to assigned seating in Florida, here's when, new fees
Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the ...
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Southwest Airlines To Expand Network Map For First Time Since 2021
Southwest Airlines will add new network points for the first time in five years in 2026, moving away from a post-pandemic ...
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Southwest Airlines Announces Game-Changing Service to St. Thomas, Unlocking Unprecedented Tourism and Connectivity for USVI
In a transformative moment for U.S. Virgin Islands tourism and economic development, Southwest Airlines has officially ...