Southwest Airlines will switch to assigned seats on Jan. 27, 2026, the airline announced. Seat assignments will go on sale July 29, 2025.

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While not the fanciest option, many frugal flyers held Southwest Airlines as their first choice due to its free checked bags ...

In total, Southwest Airlines will pay over $750 million for operational issues during the 2022 holiday season Getty Southwest Airlines got a record-breaking fine this Christmas. On Monday, the U.S ...

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Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...

Southwest Airlines announced more resources Wednesday to assist customers experiencing significant travel disruptions from the airline's chaotic response to last week's winter storm.

Southwest Airlines has resumed its operations after lifting a pause on departures following an intermittent technology issue Tuesday. A spokesperson with the airline provided a statement on the ...

Southwest Airlines will introduce checked bag fees for passengers without elite status. Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred and Business Select members will get free bags.

Southwest Airlines service has resumed after flights at airports in Chicago and across the country were temporarily paused due to an “intermittent technology issue,” the airline and the ...

The battle alarmed Southwest’s loyal flyers, who are legion. Over 50 years, the Texas-based company has built a cult-favorite brand on a combination of economy-class-only flights, free bag ...

The problems Southwest faces have been brewing for a long time, said Captain Casey Murray, the president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association. “We’ve been having these issues for the ...