Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy — what to expect

Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy — here’s what to expect - Southwest is making changes to boarding, fares ...

Southwest’s controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in Tuesday — here’s what it means for travelers

Starting Tuesday, Southwest Airlines is enacting its controversial new policy that will raise ticket prices for plus-size ...
FlightGlobal

Southwest completes modifications across 737-700 fleet ahead of assigned seating launch

Southwest Airlines has completed cabin modifications across its Boeing 737-700 fleet, removing one row of seats from each aircraft ahead of launching assigned seating and extra-legroom options on 27 ...
The Points Guy

The day has come: Southwest launches assigned seating, shakes up boarding process

The changes Southwest Airlines has been planning for more than a year are now live — including assigned seats, ending the ...

Southwest Airlines completes Boeing 737-700 seat reconfigurations ahead of schedule

What passengers can expect from Southwest's 737-700s going forward.
AOL

Southwest Airlines launches ticket sales for flights with assigned seating in major policy U-turn

For the first time, Southwest Airlines is selling assigned seats to passengers, ending the often chaotic — and unpopular — free-for-all boarding era that has existed since the airline’s inception in ...

RIP Southwest Airlines open seating. Assigned seating is here

When is Southwest doing assigned seating in Phoenix? The more than half-century-old open seating policy has ended. What to ...
The New York Times

Southwest Unveils a New Cabin Design. It’s All Blue and Some Seats Have More Legroom.

The redesign features German-made seats, space for premium customers and USB charging ports. The move is part of the company’s plan to offer more upscale options. By Claire Fahy Travelers flying on ...