Southwest Airlines sets a date for seat assignment launch, lays out new boarding order
Publishing timestamp: 2025-07-21 14:00:01
Summary
Southwest Airlines will start selling tickets with assigned seats on July 29, ending their open-seating policy on Jan. 27. The change is part of the airline's efforts to increase revenue and keep up with competitors. The new boarding process will include eight groups based on seat selection, status, and other factors. Southwest is also reconfiguring its planes to include extra-legroom seating.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/21/southwest-airlines-sets-a-date-plan-for-the-end-of-open-seating.html