Dates are now set for Southwest's rollout of seat selection and group-based boarding. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The information has been ...

Southwest plans to offer pricier seats with extra legroom and end open seating on its planes. The shifts are the most major in the airline's more than five decades of flying. Southwest expects to ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy and transitioning to assigned seating. The change will take effect in early 2026, with tickets for flights with assigned seating going on sale in ...

Southwest is weighing changes to boarding and seating. The carrier stands out from other large airlines with its open seating plan. Meanwhile rivals like Delta and United have touted high revenue ...

Southwest Airlines announced its new reserved seating policy will begin on Jan. 27, 2026. The airline will also debut a new group boarding process by zones. Travelers can get a premium seat assignment ...

Traveling with children already comes with inherent challenges, but in recent years, airlines’ seat selection policies have made it more difficult for parents and guardians to book adjacent seats with ...