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Southwest begins booking assigned seats for future flights: What to know
Southwest Airlines allows passengers to book assigned seats, new fare classes for travel starting on January 27, 2026.
Southwest assigned seats are officially on sale. Here's what to know
Southwest announced the seating policy changes in 2024, one of many changes the airline made in the last year.
Assigned seats are now on sale at Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines has officially begun selling assigned seats, though the open seating policy will remain in place on ...
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Southwest Airlines Reveals Details About Its New Seating and Boarding Policy
Southwest Airlines' signature boarding style is being replaced with zoned groups and customizable seating perks.
Southwest Airlines assigned seats coming soon: See first day to book a flight
Just two months after ending its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” policy, the airline has announced when it will roll out ...
Southwest Airlines switching to assigned seating in Florida, here's when, new fees
Southwest Airlines passengers will get assigned seats for the first time, marking a major shift in the carrier’s business model.
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Evercore ISI Group Downgrades Southwest Airlines (LUV)
Fintel reports that on July 15, 2025, Evercore ISI Group downgraded their outlook for Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) from Outperform to In-Line. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 17.66% Downside As of ...