The famous numbered metal stanchions that for decades defined Southwest Airlines’ unique boarding process are coming down as ...

Southwest Airlines passengers will fly in assigned seats for the first time on Jan. 27, the carrier told CNBC. Customers can start buying tickets with assigned seats on July 29. Stream NBC 5 for free, ...

Next, Southwest reversed its long-standing commitment to keep the first two checked bags free, citing profitability concerns. Loyal customers—accustomed to the airline’s reputation for avoiding nickel ...

Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, ...

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 ...

As the record-shattering heat continues to grip the Southwest, even airplanes aren't escaping the rising temperatures. Airlines, including Southwest, have begun delaying passenger boarding in extreme ...

— -- Families traveling with small children will no longer get to jump to the front of the boarding line at Southwest Airlines. The airline, which carries more than one in three Phoenix ...

Although Southwest Airlines is moving forward with hitting the kill button on one of its distinguishing features, the airline still plans to do things slightly differently from its competitors. “If ...