The airline's open seating policy has been a pillar of the brand since 1971. Assigned seats take effect Jan. 27 ...

Southwest Airlines has begun assigned seating for passengers, replacing its long-standing open-seating policy and introducing ...

While assigned seating grabbed headlines, Southwest Airlines also tightened its plus-size policy. Refunds are now restricted and airport accommodations less certain.

Southwest has officially switched to assigned seating, ending open seating as the airline continues to remake its ...

Starting today, customers on Southwest flights will have assigned seats and the option of paying more to get their preferred ...

Southwest Airlines' new seating policy has officially been mandated. But passengers have shared emotional reactions on the last day of the old rule.

Changes are coming to premium pricing—and passengers could benefit.

Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.

Southwest Airlines is planning for a plane with its fully updated cabin to enter service tomorrow. This updated aircraft features new seats, sections with extra legroom, power at every seat, and ...