Southwest Enforces Assigned Seating for Weight & Balance Optimization
Southwest Airlines' new seating policy forces passengers into middle seats on empty flights to comply with strict aircraft weight and balance rules.
May 4, 20265 min
Airlines
Southwest's New Assigned Seating Policy Faces Passenger Complaints
A Southwest passenger's complaint about paid seat separation highlights friction from the airline's new assigned seating policy, launched January 27, 2026.
Apr 15, 20265 min
Airlines
Southwest Launches $59 Sale Amid Major Policy Overhaul
Southwest Airlines offers a $59 flight sale following a major business model overhaul, including new assigned seating, driven by investor pressure.
Apr 1, 20265 min
Business
Southwest Alters 'Customer of Size' Policy, Ends Open Seating in Jan 2026
Southwest Airlines updated its 'Customer of Size' policy in January 2026, requiring pre-purchase of extra seats and ending its open seating tradition.
Mar 27, 20264 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Alters Second Seat Policy Ahead of 2026 Seating Change
Southwest Airlines will update its 'Customer of Size' policy on Jan. 27, 2026, requiring passengers to buy a second seat with conditional refunds.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Airlines