Southwest's current policy gives plus-size passengers a refund on their second seat, or allows them to request a free seat ...

Southwest's transition from open seating to an assigned seating model is almost here, bringing several changes across its ...

It marks the end of an era for the popular Texas-based carrier and will impact millions of American passengers.

You can tell a lot about a person by where they sit on an airplane. Do you need the freedom (and control) of the aisle seat?

Among the handful of changes at Southwest Airlines is a new policy that will force plus-size people to purchase an extra seat in advance.

Regardless of how customers feel about the changes, Southwest noted one perk that comes with assigned seating. No alarms will ...

The Southwest policy change will affect travelers starting in January of 2026.

Southwest Airlines will introduce assigned seating and a new boarding process on January 27, 2026, replacing the current open ...

The Southwest Airlines flying experience is different today than it was for last year's holiday travelers. What you should ...

Southwest Airlines will end its long-standing wheelchair boarding advantage as the carrier shifts to assigned seating early ...

Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines announced that it would be ditching its open seating policy and moving to an assigned seating model that would include seats with extra leg room at the front of ...

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