The Mary Sue on MSN

‘It’s not a full flight’: NYC woman books Southwest for 1st time since it started assigning seats. Then she has to re-buy her seat to get off standby

Southwest Airlines recently went throught significant changes. Travelers aren’t happy. While the airline once had an open seating policy, recent changes have resulted in families being separated. Not ...
Parade on MSN

Southwest Flight Attendants ‘Up In Arms’ Over Controversial New Airline Policy

Southwest Airlines is facing backlash after introducing another new policy months after taking away open seating.
The Hill

Southwest changing two longtime policies in 2026: What passengers should know

(NEXSTAR) – You are now free to move about the country — as long as you sit in your assigned, pre-purchased seats. Beginning on Jan. 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines is enacting a new assigned seating ...