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Southwest assigned seats: Here's when ticket and boarding changes will happen
Meanwhile, Southwest is also rolling out a new group-based boarding process for passengers starting with extra legroom seats boarding in Groups 1-2. And customers with premium fares, Southwest Tier Members and Credit Cardmembers will board earlier in the process.
Southwest Airlines will switch to assigned seats on Jan. 27, 2026, the airline announced. Seat assignments will go on sale July 29, 2025.
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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“Terrible move”: Southwest Airlines’ free bags perk is mostly gone—and loyal customers are pissed
While not the fanciest option, many frugal flyers held Southwest Airlines as their first choice due to its free checked bags policy. Most other companies charge a fee for any bags you can’t carry on ...
Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...
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