Southwest Airlines Introduces New Seating Policy Requiring Larger Passengers To Purchase Additional Seats

Southwest Airlines announced operational changes to its longstanding policies, set to take effect on January 27, 2026.

Southwest Airlines moving forward with major policy change for all customers in January

Over the past several months, Southwest Airlines has implemented a number of changes as the airline looks to boost its ...
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Southwest Airlines ends open seating, updates plus-size policy in 2026

Southwest Airlines will implement assigned seating on all flights departing on or after January 27, 2026, ending its ...

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

Beginning on Jan. 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines is enacting a new assigned seating policy as well as new requirements for plus ...
USA Today

Southwest's meme sale: $67 tickets on domestic flights

Southwest Airlines is offering one-way fares as low as $67 for a limited time. The sale applies to select Tuesday and Wednesday flights within the continental U.S. between Jan. 6 and March 4. Tickets ...
Seattle Times

What to know about Southwest Airlines’ new boarding process

The famous numbered metal stanchions that for decades defined Southwest Airlines’ unique boarding process are coming down as the Dallas-based carrier laid out the final plans for a new boarding ...
KXAN

Southwest Airlines to triple Austin workforce with newly announced expansion

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Southwest Airlines announced an expansion in Austin that will bring an estimated 2,000 new, high-paying jobs to the city. They also announced they will open a new crew base. Gov. Greg ...
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Austin's new deal with Southwest Airlines expected to add 2,000 jobs

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson held a press conference Friday to discuss a new deal with Southwest Airlines and its expected impact on the city. The deal, approved ...