Southwest Airlines' 'open seating' boarding system is officially over; assigned seating now in effect

Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more ...
The Baltimore Sun

What to know about Southwest Airlines’ new boarding process

The famous numbered metal stanchions that for decades defined Southwest Airlines’ unique boarding process are coming down as the Dallas-based carrier laid out the final plans for a new boarding ...
Axios on MSN

Southwest flights are changing as assigned seating, new boarding groups begin Tuesday

Tuesday marks the start of Southwest Airlines' assigned seating — a change that reshapes how millions of Americans fly. Why it matters: Southwest is the last major U.S. airline to abandon open seating ...
WVEC

Southwest Airlines moves to assigned seating: Here's a look at what travelers can expect

DALLAS — It's the end of an era as Southwest Airlines' signature open-seating policy has come to an end. Southwest passengers will have assigned seats starting Tuesday. This marks an end to the ...

Southwest Airlines brings back free flights—limited-time

Rapid Rewards members can earn the ability to fly with a designated companion for free—excluding taxes and fees.