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 ...

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 ...

Southwest's new boarding system prompts mixed reactions from passengers on day one.

Southwest Airline's open seating policy is coming in for its final approach. The Texas-based carrier said Monday that flights with assigned seats will begin on Jan. 27, 2026, marking the end of an era ...

Southwest Airlines fliers now have a new tool at their disposal when they want to plan a trip and review fare costs. The Dallas-based carrier now has its inventory available for searching and booking ...