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

Southwest Airlines passengers wait in a queue to board for Minneapolis/St. Paul from Dallas Love Field, August 18, 2024. Tom Fox / Staff Photographer The famous numbered metal stanchions that for ...

Southwest Airlines loyalists will have to adapt to a new boarding process in January once the Dallas airline transitions to numbered boarding groups and assigned seating on planes. To help customers ...

View post: Sherrone Moore Salary Buyout Is $13.89 Million Amid 'Assault' Probe Southwest ends open seating; assigned seats start January 27, 2026. Boarding changes include numbered groups and phased ...

Southwest Airlines is gearing up to introduce assigned seating in just over two months. The low-cost carrier will say goodbye to its polarizing open seating policy on January 27, 2026, when travelers ...

Southwest's transition from open seating to an assigned seating model is almost here, bringing several changes across its operation. With the major milestone approaching on January 27, the airline has ...

Major changes continue to affect Southwest Airlines’ frequent fliers. Gone are the days of open seating, two free checked bags for everyone, and travel credits that never expire. Now, the airline’s ...

Nixing the wheelchair and seat selection loophole sharpens Southwest's boarding efficiency, Southwest Airlines prepares to end its long-standing wheelchair boarding advantage as the carrier shifts to ...