The airline is also reworking numerous seats on its planes to add seating with extra legroom at an additional cost.

Southwest plans to start flying with seat assignments on Jan. 27, ending more than half a century of open seating.

Southwest did not reveal a timeline for the change, but now we know when it'll happen. According to CNBC, the airline is implementing assigned seating starting January 27, 2026. Customers can begin ...

The updates come as Southwest has been making massive changes to its business model that include baggage fees and premium ...

Southwest Airlines will launch assigned seating in January amidst implementation of extra fees, legroom changes and boarding process changes.

Say goodbye to setting an alarm to get your best possible spot in a Southwest Airlines boarding line.Southwest's open seating ...

Southwest Airlines' transition to assigned seating follows recent policy changes including the end of their bags fly free ...

Southwest announced a start date for its new assigned seating, which will bring the airline's longstanding open-seat boarding ...

The assigned seating era at Southwest Airlines has a date, ending more than 50 years of the pick-your-spot philosophy that ...

Passengers will fly in assigned seats on Southwest flights for the first time Jan. 27, marking the end of 50-plus years of ...