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Southwest Airlines has some serious catching up to do.
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While we absolutely love a good deal on airfare, it’s hard not to notice that other major carriers are making some pretty significant upgrades that are leaving Southwest in the dust. From elevated in-flight dining to genuinely helpful app features, the competition is raising the bar in ways we didn’t even know we needed. Here’s what we think Southwest needs to add to keep up with the rest of the pack.
In just a few days, Southwest Airlines is changing the way its boarding process, seating options, and ticket pricing work, and it’s time to prepare, because a lot of people may be thrown off!
Southwest Airplanes
For the first time ever, the airline’s open-seating, first-come, first-served policy will no longer be in existence starting on January 27th, and instead of boarding in groups A-C with a specific number, you’ll board in groups 1-8 to sit in your seat that’s part of one of three new seating tiers. While many people are upset about these changes, now that it makes the airline a lot more similar to others out there, we can’t lie — there ARE some perks to these changes!
Major changes are coming to Southwest Airlines soon, including baggage rules, seating arrangements, and even boarding policies, which will look different on your next flight.
Southwest Airlines at John Wayne International Airport
Starting on January 27th, Southwest will require travelers to choose a seat assignment, or one will be assigned for them. This is a stark difference from the airlines’ long-standing “open seating” policy, which essentially allowed anyone to sit in any seat on the plane when boarding. Because of this change, the boarding process is also changing — and we’re sharing everything you need to know.
Oh, the times they are a-changin’ over at Southwest Airlines, and passengers are paying more as a result.
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Starting on January 27th, 2026, Southwest is installing yet ANOTHER controversial protocol change after a year of questionable beloved feature removals. If you’re out of the loop but looking to fly with Southwest in the near future — or beyond — there are a couple of perks that were once free that will now cost you extra. Here’s everything you need to know…
Major changes are coming to Southwest Airlines soon — and fans are NOT happy about the change.
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Starting on January 27th, Southwest will require travelers to choose a seat assignment, or one will be assigned for them. This is a stark difference from the airlines’ long-standing “open seating” policy, which essentially allowed anyone to sit in any seat on the plane when boarding. We asked you for your thoughts on the changes, and you did not hold back!
The world of flying with Southwest is about to change for good on January 27th, 2026, because the airline will now have assigned seating for all of its flights.
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Many people are still reeling over this change, and we know it’s going to take some time for us to get used to it as well. To help make the switch, we’ve broken down everything you need to know about the new seating options. While there still isn’t first class or business class, there are now three different types of seats on your flight, and it’s important you know the difference between them so you can choose the best one for you!
If you have ever strategically checked in exactly 24 hours before a Southwest flight, this is something you need to know.
Southwest at MCO
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.
A popular airline just added a new way for customers to earn loyalty points!
Southwest Airlines
There have been a ton of changes with Southwest Airlines this year, from the addition of free Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members to the end of their longstanding free checked bags and open seating policies. And now, Southwest has introduced another big change for customers!
It’s been an interesting year for Southwest Airlines, with lots of controversial changes.
Southwest Airlines
The airline got rid of its staple free checked bags system and got rid of its open seat policy, creating a whole new boarding system for passengers. Now, a NEW change is coming to Southwest soon. Don’t panic yet, this one is a positive one!
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