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Southwest Airlines Has New Seats—And Some Even Have More Legroom

Southwest has operated on an open seating policy for many years, but made the decision to switch to assigned seating to ...
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I just tried Southwest's new extra-legroom seats. Are they worth it?

Southwest Airlines will officially launch its new extra-legroom product Jan. 27, 2026, alongside assigned seating. TPG got a first look at the new experience.

Southwest Airlines Moves Forward With Major Change

Southwest Airlines has been undergoing several high-profile changes over the past several months as the airline looks to ...
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The true Southwest Airlines reboot is almost here — and it may be just the beginning

The true reboot, however, really begins Jan. 27, 2026, when assigned seating goes live across every plane and flight in Southwest's network. That date will also mark the debut of the carrier's ...
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Southwest to Require Extra Seats for Plus-Size Passengers Under New Policy

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within a single seat’s armrests to pay for an extra seat ...
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Southwest Airlines' new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here's how

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.The new rule ...