That seismic shift from Southwest's half-century of open seating will also force the carrier to reimagine its boarding process — although the new procedures executives laid out Thursday do ...

Southwest Airlines is reversing course on yet another key promise it made in the not-so-distant past. For months, the airline had made clear that its unique boarding process — single-file lines ...

Southwest Airlines announced earlier this year that it will no longer offer two free checked bags. Here's the last day to book tickets with that perk.

Southwest Airlines is ending its signature free checked bag policy and introducing assigned seating for flights booked on or ...

Southwest has not yet announced how much the new seating will cost, but did say cardmembers will have have the opportunity to select seats and receive a "boarding benefit." They will receive their ...

It’s been a lot to process and I ... Southwest Airlines, again. Southwest, I gave you space when you announced plans to abandon your “Hunger Games” boarding procedure, but once you shared ...

Southwest Airlines’ first plane with extra ... will get two free checked bags, access to early boarding and can select seats with extra legroom. Those who make Choice Preferred bookings ...

Southwest Airlines is now accepting mobile boarding passes at 28 total U.S. airport locations, its newest convenience feature that enables fliers to pass security and board an aircraft simply by ...

The move is expected to streamline the boarding process, improve in-flight comfort, and offer passengers greater control over their travel experience. Southwest’s most frequent fliers won’t be ...

Choice Extra: The most expensive bundle includes premium Extra Legroom seats, two free checked bags and early boarding, among other perks. Formerly Business Select. Basic is Southwest's basic ...