Southwest ends open seating after 54 years. Here's what the last flight was like

Southwest Airlines replaced open seating with assigned seats after more than 50 years.

Southwest's open seating policy ends Monday: What's the new boarding process?

Southwest will also begin a new group-based boarding system starting on Jan 27. The new boarding process will prioritize ...

Southwest's Beloved Open Seating Policy Ends Forever Today: What Happens Now?

The airline's open seating policy has been a pillar of the brand since 1971. Assigned seats take effect Jan. 27 ...
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Southwest ends open seating era with final flight, moves to assigned seats

Southwest Airlines has officially ended its longtime open-seating policy, marking a major shift for the carrier as its final ...
Forbes

Southwest’s Open Seating Policy Changes Spark Mixed Flyer Reactions

Southwest Airlines is making changes to long-standing policies on open seating, premium seats, and more. Southwest Airlines has announced significant policy changes to boost its profitability, with ...

Southwest makes huge change to seating policy — here’s why that’s a bad sign for budget travelers

Southwest’s oft-chaotic open-seating policy is finally coming to an end — and while some anxious flyers may rejoice in the ...