As of January 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines no longer has an open seating policy. Here's how Southwest now boards its aircraft and why it chose to go this route.

The Dallas, Texas-based carrier transitioned from its longtime open seating system in keeping with competitors like American, ...

"Is this now the new frontier airlines???" said one Southwest flyer on X.

The moves come as Southwest has been making massive changes to its business model that include baggage fees and premium seats. Southwest Airlines announced Monday assigned seating will go into effect ...

Some customers have dubbed the Southwest Airlines policy "garbage," while others were more impressed with the shift.

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

Flying Southwest Airlines changes forever as of Tuesday, January 27. Marketing it as seatisfacton for all, passengers flying Southwest will no longer be able to pick whichever seat they like during ...

Southwest Airlines is making huge changes to its business model next year, starting with a brand-new boarding process rolling out in late January. Now, we have a better idea of what that boarding ...