The phased approach follows nearly two years of disruption caused by engine reliability issues, which forced the airline to ...

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

2025 adjusted EBIT1,3 $574 million and above prior guidance of $500 million ...

When is Southwest doing assigned seating in Phoenix? The more than half-century-old open seating policy has ended. What to ...

Southwest announced in 2024 that it would end its iconic open seating policy in favor of traditional assigned seats and a ...

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

CapEx for 2026 is expected to be between $4 billion and $4.5 billion, with free cash flow generation of more than $2 billion. Total debt at year-end 2025 was $36.5 billion, and May stated, "At the ...

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

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

Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the ...

Southwest Airlines has completed its transition to assigned seating, with travelers experiencing a new boarding process ...

Southwest Airlines has officially entered a new era as of January 27, 2026 - the start of assigned seating. After decades of open seating and a unique cattle call boarding process, assigned seats are ...