For your comfort, we’re introducing seat options that allow you to choose the experience you prefer. Our lowest fare will still come with all the benefits: two free checked bags, 1 no change …

Dec 17, 2024 · Southwest Airlines is ending its longstanding practice of open seating that began with the airline's founding in 1967 and switching to assigned seating.. Southwest announced …

Family Boarding and Seating. If you are traveling with a child six years old or younger: Up to two adults traveling with a child six years old or younger may board during Family Boarding, which …

5 days ago · Southwest Airlines is making a HUGE change! Say goodbye to the airline’s signature “open seating” policy; assigned seats are coming soon. ©Southwest. In 2024, Southwest …

Sep 26, 2024 · Southwest announced in July it would move away from the open seating model it has been known for throughout its 53-year history. It also announced it would offer premium …

Sep 27, 2024 · Even as Southwest overhauls its seating processes, its boarding procedures will remain "very familiar," the airline said Thursday — albeit with one big exception. "Gone will be …

4 days ago · That will leave those seats with a spacing of 31 inches, which is what Southwest's 737-7 planes have. To make room for extra-legroom seats on 737-7 planes, Southwest will …

Jul 25, 2024 · Southwest Airlines is putting an end to its open seating policy 02:13. Southwest will start selling assigned seats, marking a major shakeup of a signature policy that has set the low …

Sep 26, 2024 · Premium seats will offer up to 5 additional inches of seat pitch, or the distance between seats. About a third of Southwest's seats will be premium, and premium passengers …

Dec 17, 2024 · Southwest's entry-level A-List tier passengers — which requires 20 one-way flights or 35,000 elite qualifying points — will be able to select all standard legroom seats at the time …