Southwest Airlines sets date for shift to assigned seating

thehill.com/regulation/transportation/5412732-southwest-airlines-assigned-seating-date

Passengers flying with Southwest Airlines will be assigned seats starting Jan. 27, 2026.
The airline's iconic open seating policy is coming to a close, along with its offer of two free checked bags, after more than 50 years. Additionally, Southwest has introduced new fare types and…

This story appeared on thehill.com, 2025-07-22 11:11:00.
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