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

Customers will have options to select their seat at the time of booking for flights beginning on Jan. 27, 2026.

Southwest Airlines has made a number of controversial changes over the past several weeks, ending its longstanding "bags fly ...

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

Despite this leaked survey, Southwest Airlines broke its silence on the talks, insisting that there are no changes currently ...

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

Southwest Airlines, long praised for its "Bags Fly Free" policy, announced in March it would end free checked baggage for ...

Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...

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.

While not the fanciest option, many frugal flyers held Southwest Airlines as their first choice due to its free checked bags ...

DALLAS — Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is adding a new tropical, Caribbean destination. The airline announced Monday that ...

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.