Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats
Southwest Airlines is making significant changes by moving away from its open seating model to assigning seats and offering premium seating for customers seeking more legroom.
Southwest CEO Shares Update on 2025 Plans - Including Extra Legroom and Assigned Seating Rollout
Southwest Airlines will introduce premium seats in late 2025, moving away from its open-seating model.
Southwest's new premium seats come with a catch for everyone else
Southwest Airlines introduces premium seating with reduced legroom in regular seats to enhance revenue streams, aligning its offerings with other major airlines.
Southwest Shares More Details on Assigned Seating and Extra Legroom - Including Who Will Get The Perks for Free
Southwest's new seating policy introduces assigned seating and extra legroom options, catering to frequent flyers with enhanced benefits.
Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats
Southwest Airlines is making significant changes by moving away from its open seating model to assigning seats and offering premium seating for customers seeking more legroom.
Southwest CEO Shares Update on 2025 Plans - Including Extra Legroom and Assigned Seating Rollout
Southwest Airlines will introduce premium seats in late 2025, moving away from its open-seating model.
Southwest's new premium seats come with a catch for everyone else
Southwest Airlines introduces premium seating with reduced legroom in regular seats to enhance revenue streams, aligning its offerings with other major airlines.
Southwest Shares More Details on Assigned Seating and Extra Legroom - Including Who Will Get The Perks for Free
Southwest's new seating policy introduces assigned seating and extra legroom options, catering to frequent flyers with enhanced benefits.
Southwest Is Making Its Way to Europe Thanks to This New Partnership - What to Know
Southwest Airlines is expanding globally by partnering with international carriers to offer new travel options, starting with Icelandair in 2025.
Southwest's 2025 Schedule Is Here - and It Includes a New Cross-country Route
Southwest Airlines expands its booking calendar to October 2025, with new domestic routes and flight resumptions, enhancing travel options for passengers.
Southwest Is Making Its Way to Europe Thanks to This New Partnership - What to Know
Southwest Airlines is expanding globally by partnering with international carriers to offer new travel options, starting with Icelandair in 2025.
Southwest's 2025 Schedule Is Here - and It Includes a New Cross-country Route
Southwest Airlines expands its booking calendar to October 2025, with new domestic routes and flight resumptions, enhancing travel options for passengers.
Why Southwest Airlines will soon end cabin service earlier on flights
Southwest Airlines is changing landing procedures to enhance passenger and crew safety by addressing the risks of in-flight turbulence.
Southwest's snack and drink service will be different starting Wednesday
New turbulence safety policy alters in-flight service on Southwest Airlines, impacting food and drink availability at higher altitudes.
Heightened awareness of turbulence injuries prompts service adjustments, especially on shorter flights. This change is in response to increasing turbulence incidents.
Southwest Will Be Ending Its In-flight Service Earlier - Here's Why
Southwest Airlines raises landing preparation altitude to 18,000 feet to enhance passenger safety and reduce turbulence-related injuries.
Southwest Airlines will ask passengers to prepare for landing 10 minutes earlier than before
Southwest Airlines is changing its landing protocols to enhance safety by concluding cabin service at 18,000 feet, thereby preparing the cabin 10 minutes earlier.
Southwest Airlines will end cabin service earlier to reduce risk of turbulence-related injuries
Southwest Airlines is changing its cabin service procedure to enhance safety regarding turbulence injuries, starting December 4.
Why Southwest Airlines will soon end cabin service earlier on flights
Southwest Airlines is changing landing procedures to enhance passenger and crew safety by addressing the risks of in-flight turbulence.
Southwest's snack and drink service will be different starting Wednesday
New turbulence safety policy alters in-flight service on Southwest Airlines, impacting food and drink availability at higher altitudes.
Heightened awareness of turbulence injuries prompts service adjustments, especially on shorter flights. This change is in response to increasing turbulence incidents.
Southwest Will Be Ending Its In-flight Service Earlier - Here's Why
Southwest Airlines raises landing preparation altitude to 18,000 feet to enhance passenger safety and reduce turbulence-related injuries.
Southwest Airlines will ask passengers to prepare for landing 10 minutes earlier than before
Southwest Airlines is changing its landing protocols to enhance safety by concluding cabin service at 18,000 feet, thereby preparing the cabin 10 minutes earlier.
Southwest Airlines will end cabin service earlier to reduce risk of turbulence-related injuries
Southwest Airlines is changing its cabin service procedure to enhance safety regarding turbulence injuries, starting December 4.
Southwest Airlines Will End Its Longstanding Open-Seating Policy
Southwest Airlines will start assigning seats to passengers after feedback from 80% of customers preferring assigned seats, shifting from its long-standing open seating policy.
What will a Southwest overhaul look like? Details are emerging
Southwest Airlines plans significant changes in response to investor pressure and shifting consumer preferences to address declining profits.
Southwest is making big route changes as it prepares to reveal new details of its turnaround plan
Southwest Airlines is cutting unprofitable routes and reducing its presence in Atlanta amid pressure from investors to enhance revenue and control costs.
Southwest Airlines says assigned seats and premium perks are coming in 2026
Southwest Airlines is transitioning to a new model, introducing assigned seating and additional fees, amid pressure to improve financial performance.
Southwest Air to offer buyouts at 18 airports, headquarters
Southwest Airlines is offering voluntary departure packages due to aircraft delivery delays, resulting in a reduction of flying plans and staff.
Former United Airlines CEO: Activist investors are wrong about Southwest. Running an airline requires more than just financial acumen
Southwest Airlines embraces change to adapt to market demands, shifting from open-seating to assigned seating in response to industry challenges.
Southwest Airlines Will End Its Longstanding Open-Seating Policy
Southwest Airlines will start assigning seats to passengers after feedback from 80% of customers preferring assigned seats, shifting from its long-standing open seating policy.
What will a Southwest overhaul look like? Details are emerging
Southwest Airlines plans significant changes in response to investor pressure and shifting consumer preferences to address declining profits.
Southwest is making big route changes as it prepares to reveal new details of its turnaround plan
Southwest Airlines is cutting unprofitable routes and reducing its presence in Atlanta amid pressure from investors to enhance revenue and control costs.
Southwest Airlines says assigned seats and premium perks are coming in 2026
Southwest Airlines is transitioning to a new model, introducing assigned seating and additional fees, amid pressure to improve financial performance.
Southwest Air to offer buyouts at 18 airports, headquarters
Southwest Airlines is offering voluntary departure packages due to aircraft delivery delays, resulting in a reduction of flying plans and staff.
Former United Airlines CEO: Activist investors are wrong about Southwest. Running an airline requires more than just financial acumen
Southwest Airlines embraces change to adapt to market demands, shifting from open-seating to assigned seating in response to industry challenges.
2 major airline CEOs have issued a clear message to Boeing in the past week: Do better
Boeing's delivery delays significantly impact major airlines like Southwest and American Airlines, necessitating improvements for operational stability.
Why Southwest is offering buyouts to its airport workers
Southwest Airlines is offering voluntary separation packages to manage overstaffing caused by aircraft delivery delays from Boeing.
Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight loses engine cover, prompting regulator to investigate | CBC News
FAA is investigating after Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost engine cover during takeoff.
Similar incidents have occurred with Boeing aircraft, prompting FAA oversight and criminal investigations.
Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive
Southwest Airlines is cutting costs by ceasing operations at four airports due to delayed Boeing plane deliveries and financial losses.
2 major airline CEOs have issued a clear message to Boeing in the past week: Do better
Boeing's delivery delays significantly impact major airlines like Southwest and American Airlines, necessitating improvements for operational stability.
Why Southwest is offering buyouts to its airport workers
Southwest Airlines is offering voluntary separation packages to manage overstaffing caused by aircraft delivery delays from Boeing.
Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight loses engine cover, prompting regulator to investigate | CBC News
FAA is investigating after Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost engine cover during takeoff.
Similar incidents have occurred with Boeing aircraft, prompting FAA oversight and criminal investigations.
Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive
Southwest Airlines is cutting costs by ceasing operations at four airports due to delayed Boeing plane deliveries and financial losses.
Why a hedge fund made a podcast about a shake-up it's pushing for at Southwest Airlines
Elliott's podcast aims to influence Southwest Airlines shareholders and advocate for significant leadership changes.
Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest's Board
Starbucks fired CEO Laxman Narasimhan following pressure from Elliott Management, highlighting the influence of activist investors in corporate decisions.
Checked bag fees could come to Southwest as fight between airline and Paul Singer's hedge fund gets bitter
Southwest Airlines is planning a significant overhaul to adapt to changing consumer demands and improve financial performance.
Paul Singer Settles For Torturing Southwest CEO Rather Than Firing Him
Southwest Airlines avoided a board crisis by conceding to Elliott Management’s demands, allowing it to retain CEO Robert Jordan for now.
Southwest briskly boosts fees for certain checked bags
Elliott Investment Management's efforts to control Southwest Airlines' board have been thwarted by the newly appointed chairman, Rakesh Gangwal.
Why a hedge fund made a podcast about a shake-up it's pushing for at Southwest Airlines
Elliott's podcast aims to influence Southwest Airlines shareholders and advocate for significant leadership changes.
Paul Singer Wants To Ground Two-Thirds Of Southwest's Board
Starbucks fired CEO Laxman Narasimhan following pressure from Elliott Management, highlighting the influence of activist investors in corporate decisions.
Checked bag fees could come to Southwest as fight between airline and Paul Singer's hedge fund gets bitter
Southwest Airlines is planning a significant overhaul to adapt to changing consumer demands and improve financial performance.
Paul Singer Settles For Torturing Southwest CEO Rather Than Firing Him
Southwest Airlines avoided a board crisis by conceding to Elliott Management’s demands, allowing it to retain CEO Robert Jordan for now.
Southwest briskly boosts fees for certain checked bags
Elliott Investment Management's efforts to control Southwest Airlines' board have been thwarted by the newly appointed chairman, Rakesh Gangwal.
Hedge fund's bid to control Southwest Airlines reaches critical mass
A Florida hedge fund is poised to influence Southwest Airlines' board by calling a special shareholder meeting.
Southwest shakes up board but doesn't fire CEO under pressure from Paul Singer's activist hedge fund
Southwest Airlines is revamping its board and retaining CEO Robert Jordan despite calls for his ouster by Elliott Investment Management.
Southwest, activist Elliott to begin settlement discussions
Elliott and Southwest Airlines are in talks to prevent a proxy fight, exploring board representation without ceding control.
Plan revealed for Southwest Airlines management takeover
Southwest Airlines faces pressure from Elliott Investment Management for substantial leadership changes despite its recent business model overhaul.
Legroom or Liberty? Southwest Ends Its Open-Seating Policy.
Southwest Airlines announces the adoption of assigned seating after financial downturn and pressure from Elliott Investment Management.
Southwest Airlines Agrees to Board Changes After Pressure From Elliott
Southwest Airlines is restructuring its board and leadership amid shareholder pressure for major changes, expressing confidence in CEO Bob Jordan's ability to drive transformation.
Hedge fund's bid to control Southwest Airlines reaches critical mass
A Florida hedge fund is poised to influence Southwest Airlines' board by calling a special shareholder meeting.
Southwest shakes up board but doesn't fire CEO under pressure from Paul Singer's activist hedge fund
Southwest Airlines is revamping its board and retaining CEO Robert Jordan despite calls for his ouster by Elliott Investment Management.
Southwest, activist Elliott to begin settlement discussions
Elliott and Southwest Airlines are in talks to prevent a proxy fight, exploring board representation without ceding control.
Plan revealed for Southwest Airlines management takeover
Southwest Airlines faces pressure from Elliott Investment Management for substantial leadership changes despite its recent business model overhaul.
Legroom or Liberty? Southwest Ends Its Open-Seating Policy.
Southwest Airlines announces the adoption of assigned seating after financial downturn and pressure from Elliott Investment Management.
Southwest Airlines Agrees to Board Changes After Pressure From Elliott
Southwest Airlines is restructuring its board and leadership amid shareholder pressure for major changes, expressing confidence in CEO Bob Jordan's ability to drive transformation.
Southwest Airlines says assigned and premium seating' will replace open seating plan
Southwest Airlines is transitioning from its traditional open seating model to introduce assigned and premium seating, along with redeye flights, as part of a comprehensive upgrade for customers.
Passengers Loved Southwest Airlines' Open Boarding. Now What?
Southwest Airlines shifts from open seating to assigned seating after 50 years, sparking mixed reactions among passengers.
Southwest reveals when and how it will get rid of open seating
Southwest Airlines will begin offering assigned seating in late 2025, disappointing many customers eager for reserved seats.
Everything we know so far about Southwest's new assigned-seating policy
Southwest Airlines is shifting to an assigned-seating model in response to declining profits and changing customer preferences.
Southwest will never be the same again
Southwest Airlines is shifting from its traditional model to improve revenue with assigned seating and other changes.
Southwest Airlines says assigned and premium seating' will replace open seating plan
Southwest Airlines is transitioning from its traditional open seating model to introduce assigned and premium seating, along with redeye flights, as part of a comprehensive upgrade for customers.
Passengers Loved Southwest Airlines' Open Boarding. Now What?
Southwest Airlines shifts from open seating to assigned seating after 50 years, sparking mixed reactions among passengers.
Southwest reveals when and how it will get rid of open seating
Southwest Airlines will begin offering assigned seating in late 2025, disappointing many customers eager for reserved seats.
Everything we know so far about Southwest's new assigned-seating policy
Southwest Airlines is shifting to an assigned-seating model in response to declining profits and changing customer preferences.
Southwest will never be the same again
Southwest Airlines is shifting from its traditional model to improve revenue with assigned seating and other changes.
Oakland sues Southwest Airlines for allegedly denying workers their paid sick leave
Oakland is suing Southwest Airlines for violating sick leave laws and breaching a prior settlement, impacting potentially thousands of workers.
Southwest's Latest Sale Has Flights to Atlanta, Nashville, and More Starting at $42 - When to Book
Southwest Airlines is offering one-way tickets starting at $42 for fall and winter travel, with a purchase deadline of August 22.
A Southwest Airlines employee was charged with theft after police say he printed $79,000 in flight vouchers at a Missouri airport
A Southwest Airlines employee was charged with printing $79,000 in fraudulent flight vouchers and has pleaded not guilty.
Southwest Is Launching These Routes to Florida in Time for Winter Travel
Southwest Airlines is reintroducing popular domestic routes to warm destinations for winter travel.
Southwest ditching its unassigned seat policy shows how budget airlines' business models are getting upended
Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy and introducing assigned and premium seating options to generate additional revenue.
No, Southwest Airlines Isn't Using Windows 3.1 In 2024
Southwest Airlines wasn't spared from recent digital disruptions due to using Windows 3.1, but rather from a faulty Crowdstrike update.
Inside Southwest's Push to Court Younger Travelers as U.S. Weighs TikTok Ban
Southwest Airlines launched a new advertising campaign called 'The Big Flex' targeting Gen Z and Millennial travelers with a focus on perks like two free checked bags and flexible points.
Bay Area eclipse travelers stranded in Austin after airport mishap led to 3-hour lines
Southwest Airlines operations resume after eclipse influx in Austin.