Southwest Airlines allows passengers to book assigned seats, new fare classes for travel starting on January 27, 2026.

Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business model.

Both Choice Extra and Choice Plus fares will be refundable up to 10 minutes before departure. A Southwest Airlines plane at a gate at the Indianapolis International Airport on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

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 ...

Choice Extra passengers can choose an extra-legroom seat, Southwest's premium seating option. Depending on their status, Southwest Rapid Rewards members can select seats without paying extra.

The Des Moines International Airport will lose one destination this spring when Southwest makes changes to its routes from Iowa's capital city.

Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out assigned seating — a significant shift from its traditional boarding process. For ...

Southwest Airlines’ first plane with extra legroom seats is planned to begin serving customers Thursday, marking an initial step as the low-fare airline prepares for a slew of changes to its ...