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

Southwest Airlines will introduce assigned seating and a new boarding process on January 27, 2026, replacing the current open seating policy with eight boarding stages and digital displays at gates.

DALLAS—The last time Southwest Airlines changed its boarding process, nearly 20 years ago, it launched an online boarding school to teach passengers the basics. This time, travelers might need a ...

Starting Jan. 27, 2026, Southwest will no longer allow customers to choose their own seats. Instead, they will be able to select their seating assignment ahead of time when they book their flight.

PHOENIX – A Phoenix company that allowed travelers to score the best boarding spots on Southwest Airlines flights has shut down after battling the airline for more than a year. BoardFirst.com owner ...

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— -- Families traveling with small children will no longer get to jump to the front of the boarding line at Southwest Airlines. The airline, which carries more than one in three Phoenix ...

The famous numbered metal stanchions that for decades defined Southwest Airlines’ unique boarding process are coming down as the Dallas-based carrier laid out the final plans for a new boarding ...