AeroTime

After 55 years, Southwest closes the book on open seating

Southwest Airlines boarded its last open-seating flight, ending a 55-year tradition as a new era of assigned seating ...
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

Southwest ends open seating era with final flight, moves to assigned seats

Southwest Airlines has officially ended its longtime open-seating policy, marking a major shift for the carrier as its final ...

Assigned seating on Southwest Airlines begins Tuesday. Here's what passengers should know.

Starting Tuesday​, customers on Southwest flights will have assigned seats.

Southwest's open seating policy ends Monday: What's the new boarding process?

Southwest will also begin a new group-based boarding system starting on Jan 27. The new boarding process will prioritize passengers based on seat location, though tier members and Rapid Rewards credit ...

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Starting Tuesday, customers on Southwest flights will have assigned seats and the option of paying more to get their ...
Business Travel News

Southwest Expands Touchless ID, Adds Digital Bag Check-In

Southwest Airlines has expanded its participation in the U.S. Transportation Security Administration PreCheck Touchless ID program after a successful pilot launch last month at Denver International ...
CNBC

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Debit Card review: Earn Southwest points with no credit check

The relatively short list of debit cards that earn travel rewards just got a little bit longer. With the new Southwest Rapid Rewards® Debit Card, you can earn Rapid Rewards points on both Southwest ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Southwest Ohio all-district football teams are out. See where your favorite player lands

The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has announced its 2025 All-Southwest District football teams. Taft High School swept the Division IV honors, with players of the year and coach of the year.
The Herald-Mail

Southwest Airlines will start charging checked bag fees this week. Here's what to know.

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on new reservations starting May 28th. The fees will be $35 for the first bag and $45 for a second. These changes are part of a larger overhaul ...
WTVD

Southwest now charging for bags; how you can avoid fees and save on summer travel

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The end of the era, no more free checked bags. Southwest is now charging for checked bags. The airline now charges $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag.
The Desert Sun

California travelers: United Airlines changes check-in time limit amid Southwest bag fees

Summer travel may look a bit different for United Airlines and Southwest Airlines passengers. United Airlines is adjusting its check-in cutoff time for domestic flights. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines ...
WLWT

Southwest Airlines reveals how much it will cost to check a bag

Southwest Airlines has put a price tag on checking bags, a coveted free perk that is about to disappear as part of substantial changes the carrier is making to its service.For flights booked on May 28 ...