Southwest Airlines doesn’t use assigned seats or offer first class options, yet. The low-cost carrier said it is ditching its decades-long open seating policy and moving to assigned seats and ...

Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it plans to drop the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and will start assigning passengers to seats, just like all the other big airlines.

Southwest Airlines passengers will soon have assigned seating booking options, adding to recent changes in baggage policy and ...

Southwest Airlines plans to drop the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and will start assigning passengers to seats, just like all the other big airlines By Associated Press ...

Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it plans to drop the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and will start assigning passengers to seats, just like all the other big airlines.

When will Southwest start assigning seats? What to know after airline announces big change Southwest Airlines has been known for its unique "open boarding" model for more than 50 years.

Southwest Airlines will no longer allow you to select your own seat, and is moving to a new assigned seat system that will likely cost you more money. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium ...

Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it plans to drop the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and will start assigning passengers to seats, just like all the other big airlines.

Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it plans to drop the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and will start assigning passengers to seats, just like all the other big airlines.

Southwest Airlines plans to drop the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and will start assigning passengers to seats, just like all the other big airlines.