Southwest Airlines’ Assigned Seat Sales Begin This Summer

Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines is set to commence selling assigned seats, officially parting ways with a signature open seating policy as it proceeds through a multi-year plan for transformation. Starting July 29, customers will have the option to select a seat for flights departing on Jan. 27, 2026, and beyond...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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