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

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 ...

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

Southwest Airlines launches ticket sales for flights with assigned seating in major policy U-turn - All Southwest tickets purchased for travel starting January 27, 2026, will feature assigned seating ...

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.

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.

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

Southwest will launch new fare bundles: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred and Choice Extra. Passengers who buy Basic tickets can select a seat for a fee, or a seat will be assigned to them the day ...