Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business ...

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

Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system. The Texas-based airline previously had ...

Still, Jordan told the Times that by charging bag fees, Southwest predicts the number of checked bags will decrease while the ...

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Southwest Airlines will switch to assigned seats on Jan. 27, 2026, the airline announced. Seat assignments will go on sale ...

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

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

The airline has also added a new category that combines the fees for oversized and overweight bags. If a bag is over 51 pounds and over 63 inches, passengers will pay $200 plus the standard fee.

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on new reservations starting May 28th. The fees will be $35 for the first bag and $45 for a second.

Southwest Airlines Baggage Fees and Other Extras: What Flyers Can Expect. It won't cost you a thing to check a bag or change your flight reservation with Southwest.