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Southwest Airlines is changing its seating policy for larger customers

(NEXSTAR) – Southwest Airlines is putting stricter rules on a longstanding policy for plus-size passengers. Beginning on Jan. 27, 2026, larger passengers who cannot be accommodated in a single plane ...

Southwest Charges For Assigned Seating, Turning Into Every Other Airline

Southwest Airlines killed its last brand differentiator — and risks being replaced with its competitors after optimizing away ...
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Assigned seats are coming: Southwest sets date for new policy rollout

DALLAS — Southwest customers will soon have the option to choose their own seats, the company announced Monday. Starting July 29, travelers can select seats for flights booked for after Jan. 27, 2026, ...
Fox Business

Southwest Airlines officially ends longstanding open-seating model, begins plus-size pricing change

Southwest Airlines is officially ending two signature policies that have long set the carrier apart from its competitors. Starting Tuesday, the controversial policies announced last year will raise ...
Seeking Alpha

Southwest Airlines adds perks for loyal customers ahead of the shift to an assigned seating model

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) announced new fare products on Monday and additional benefits for its Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers and Tier Members. The airline company made the moves with a ...