Southwest Airline’s first day of assigned seating has rocky start—passengers react

Southwest's new boarding system prompts mixed reactions from passengers on day one.

Why Southwest Now Uses Assigned Seating and How It Works

As of January 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines no longer has an open seating policy. Here's how Southwest now boards its aircraft and why it chose to go this route.

TSA to charge California fliers $45 for without REAL ID on Feb. 1

TSA will charge a $45 fee on Feb. 1 for travelers without a REAL ID or passport. Here’s what California flyers need to know ...

St. Louis airport adds CLEAR eGates for faster ID checks

The system is designed to streamline the verification process as the airport prepares for major international events and rising passenger volumes.
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What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier ended the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a ...

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