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Southwest Airlines Confirms Major Changes Effective Immediately

Southwest Airlines has already made several high-profile changes for its customers over the past several months, ending its ...

Southwest Airlines makes booking change from July 29: What to know

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

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 potential changes 2025: What Arizonans need to know

After Southwest made big changes to its baggage and seating policies, the CEO floated a few more ideas. What's on the table for 2025 and beyond.

Southwest Airlines Considering Rewards Change After Ending Free Bags

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 baggage fees will apply.
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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.

Southwest Airlines assigned seats coming soon: See first day to book a flight

Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out ...

Southwest Airlines Uses 'Psychological Tricks' on Customers

For decades, Southwest Airlines was known and praised as a consumer-friendly option for travelers with transparent pricing, a ...