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Southwest Airlines Ending Open Seating Policy: Here's When
Say goodbye to setting an alarm to get your best possible spot in a Southwest Airlines boarding line. Southwest's open seating will officially end on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, the Dallas-based airline said in a news release on Monday, July 21. Customers can start picking their seats for those flights when booking online starting on Tuesday, July 29. The move marks a major shift for Southwest, which is known for its policy of A-B-C groups marked off by large stanchions near gates. "Our customers want more choice and greater control over their travel experience," said Tony Roach, executiv…
