You can now officially book Southwest Airlines flights with an assigned seat. The carrier just started selling flights that will depart on (and after) Jan. 27, 2026 — the day it plans to bid farewell ...

For the first time in 53 years, Southwest Airlines is officially selling assigned seats to passengers with a variety of new seat preferences for flights, starting in January 2026. The new assigned ...

Southwest Airline's open seating policy is coming in for its final approach. The Texas-based carrier said Monday that flights with assigned seats will begin on Jan. 27, 2026, marking the end of an era ...

Southwest Airlines fliers now have a new tool at their disposal when they want to plan a trip and review fare costs. The Dallas-based carrier now has its inventory available for searching and booking ...