Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it plans to drop the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and will start assigning passengers to seats, just like all the other big airlines.

Southwest Airlines passengers will soon have assigned seating booking options, adding to recent changes in baggage policy and ...

Southwest Airlines’ assigned seating is coming soon. The carrier, known for its open seating policy, confirmed that it will ...

"After listening carefully to customers and conducting extensive research, Southwest decided it will assign seats and offer premium seating options on all flights," the announcement said.

Southwest Airlines' press release did not provide a specific start date for its new assigned and premium seating program. The press release did indicate that Southwest Airlines officials intend to ...

Southwest Airlines Plans to Start Assigning Seats, Breaking With a 50-Year Tradition DALLAS (AP) — Goodbye, cattle call. Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it plans to drop the open-boarding ...