Winners and Losers in the Southwest Airlines Seating Shakeup
The Winners and Losers in the Southwest Airlines Seating Shakeup
DALLAS—Give Southwest Airlines credit. The lighthearted airline that cracks in-flight jokes can make even the most dramatic changes seem like a win for all travelers. The airline paraded people through a shiny new Boeing 737 MAX 8 decked out with rows of cushy extra-legroom and “preferred” seat sections,
Southwest Airlines assigned seating: When it starts and who can get it
It's the end of Southwest Airlines' open seating era. Customers will be able to get assigned seats and and pay for extra legroom. Here's what to know.
Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026
Southwest Airlines executives have unveiled their vision for turning the carrier into an airline that gives passengers assigned seats, charges them extra for more legroom and offers red-eye flights but bags still fly free.
Southwest Airlines plans to introduce assigned seating in 2026
Sales for assigned seats are expected to begin in the second half of 2025, and the first flights with the new model will operate in the first half of 2026.
Southwest Airlines will begin selling assigned seats in 2025
The carrier said it expects to start selling tickets with seat assignments in the second half of 2025, with the first of those flights operating in the first half of 2026, according to a news release. Southwest found that the model is something 80% of its customers want, along with 86% who opt to fly other airlines.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Receives a Buy from Seaport Global
Seaport Global analyst Daniel Mckenzie maintained a Buy rating on Southwest Airlines (LUV – Research Report) today and set a price target
What’s in Dia’s Wallet: Why I’m in luv with the new Southwest Airlines/Icelandair partnership
Welcome news for Southwest Airlines fans: you’ll soon be able to use Rapid Rewards points to get to Europe on Icelandair.
After 53 Years, Southwest Airlines Just Announced Some Big Changes, and It’s Kind of Heartbreaking
One of the signature parts of the Southwest Airlines experience has long been the idea that boarding position mattered a lot ...
Southwest Airlines Lays Out Overhaul, and Stock Gains
The move, including service enhancements and share buybacks, came after the hedge fund Elliott Management called for cost ...
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Southwest Airlines unveils big new plan
Southwest's plans would largely bring it in line with other airlines, getting rid of some of the quirks that had once made the airline popular.
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‘Extreme case of sour grapes’: Southwest Airlines loses early attempt to block new San Antonio Int’l Airport lease
The City of San Antonio and Southwest Airlines will head to court Monday afternoon to argue over the airline’s 11th hour ...
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Southwest Airlines Launches Cruise Bookings Amid 40 Percent Off Sale
Southwest Airlines launches cruise bookings with a 40% off sale, allowing Rapid Rewards members to earn double points on ...
Southwest Airlines and City of San Antonio are battling it out in court
SAN ANTONIO — Southwest Airlines is escalating its impasse with San Antonio over what it calls “fundamentally flawed” airport ...
Aloha Red-Eye: Southwest Airlines Extends Overnight Flights To Hawaii
As of October 2 and subject to change, Southwest plans overnight flights on five Hawaii routes beginning in April. For now, ...