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Southwest Airlines' transition to assigned seating follows recent policy changes including the end of their bags fly free policy, prompting mixed reactions from passengers.
While Southwest’s profit and revenue fell, the airline noted that domestic leisure demand was starting to stabilize.
Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system. The Texas-based airline previously had a “pick any seat” policy, allowing customers to purchase tickets in different boarding groups by selecting where they wanted to sit upon boarding the plane.
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TravelNoire on MSNSouthwest Airlines Sets Date For Shift To Assigned SeatingSouthwest Airlines officially announced Monday that its open seating policy will end on January 27, 2026. Passengers can begin selecting specific seats starting July 29, 2025, for flights departing on or after the January implementation date.
The updates come as Southwest has been making massive changes to its business model that include baggage fees and premium seats.
Southwest Airlines is undergoing significant changes to its fare structure and flight credit policies, moving away from its traditional approach. The elimination of free checked bags marks the end of an era for Southwest and the US airline industry.
Southwest Airlines made some controversial updates to its free bags policy in May and loyal customers are finding out the hard way. Previously known for its “Bag Fly Free” feature, Southwest ...
Late last month, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, which was previously announced in March. "For reservations booked and ticketed or changed on or after May 28, 2025, checked ...
Southwest Airlines has ended its decades-old “bags fly free” policy, where passengers were allowed two complimentary checked bags regardless of their ticket fare.