Assigned seating is coming to Southwest Airlines in 2026. Here's when, how it will work and how much it will cost to choose a seat.

The end of an era is official for Southwest Airlines passengers. On Monday, the airline announced a start date for its new assigned seating, which will bring the airline’s longstanding open-seat ...

Southwest Airlines will begin selling tickets for assigned and premium seating on July 29, when the company's next flight schedule extension is released to the public.

Southwest Airlines has signed on with Dallas for 15 more years. According to a release, the Dallas City Council extended Southwest Airlines’ lease for 18 gates at Dallas Love Field (DAL) until ...

Southwest becomes last major U.S. airline to set new checked bag fee After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end.

Southwest Airlines announces start date for assigned seating: Here's when By Marnie Hunter, CNN, CNNWire Monday, July 21, 2025 ...

Southwest Airlines will no longer allow all passengers to check bags for free. For flights booked from Wednesday, a first checked bag will cost $35. Falling profits post-pandemic have forced ...