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

Southwest Airlines has begun assigned seating for passengers, replacing its long-standing open-seating policy and introducing ...

For the first time in 53 years, Southwest Airlines is officially selling assigned seats to passengers with a variety of new seat preferences for flights, starting in January 2026. The new assigned ...

You can now officially book Southwest Airlines flights with an assigned seat. The carrier just started selling flights that will depart on (and after) Jan. 27, 2026 — the day it plans to bid farewell ...

Aug. 6 (UPI) --Southwest Airlines' flights for the first time can be booked on Booking Holdings' online travel websites, including Priceline, Booking.com and Agoda. Travelers can search and book the ...

New plus-size passenger policy also starts Tuesday ...

Two iconic travel brands have teamed up to help travelers get to their happy place. Travelers can now search and book Southwest Airlines’ inventory directly on Priceline, unlocking more ways to ...

Beginning July 29, 2025, Southwest Airlines customers will have the option to select their seat at the time of booking for flights scheduled on or after Jan. 27, 2026. "Our Customers want more choice ...

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who can’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making. The new ...

Southwest’s new 2026 policy requires plus-size travelers to buy extra seats before flying. Refunds for extra seats only apply if flights aren't fully booked and proper steps are followed. Expert Jason ...

Southwest Airlines is changing its long-standing extra seat policy for plus-size travelers, sparking debate among passengers. Here’s what you need to know. Southwest Airlines has long stood out in the ...