If you have ever strategically checked in exactly 24 hours before a Southwest flight, this is something you need to know.
Southwest Airlines is about to make a pretty big change, and it matters if you’re already thinking ahead to trips in 2026, including that Disney World vacation you swear you are just “casually” planning. The airline is officially moving away from its famous open seating policy, and that shift starts January 27th, 2026. We’re not here to panic you, just to make sure this does not catch you off guard later.




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