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 ...

The question remains as to why Southwest doesn't fly to Canada, which could be down to the fact that Southwest has a large ...

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 half a century.