Southwest reveals when and how it will get rid of open seating
Sep 26, 2024 · New York CNN —. Southwest Airlines’ substantial changes to its business and boarding process are coming – but not for a while. Open seating isn’t going away for more than a year.
Southwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses …
Apr 25, 2024 · Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased losses in the first quarter and more delays in the delivery of promised jets from Boeing.
Southwest Airlines to assign seats, breaking 50-year tradition | AP News
Jul 25, 2024 · Southwest Airlines plans to drop the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and will start assigning passengers to seats, just like all the other big airlines.
Southwest to get rid of open seating, offer extra legroom in …
Jul 25, 2024 · Southwest Airlines is ending open seating and will offer extra legroom seats on its airplanes as mounting pressure on the carrier to increase revenue prompts the biggest changes to its business...
Southwest Airlines is getting rid of open seating | CNN Business
Jul 25, 2024 · Southwest Airlines is shifting to assigned seats for the first time in its history, a change that will allow the low-fare carrier to charge a premium for some of the seats on its planes.
Southwest leaving 4 airports, limiting hiring over profit loss - USA TODAY
Apr 26, 2024 · Southwest Airlines said it will limit hiring and suspend operations at four airports in the U.S. and Mexico following a loss of profits and delays getting planes from Boeing.
Southwest says it's pulling out of 4 airports. Here's where ... - CBS News
Apr 25, 2024 · Southwest Airlines is suspending service at some airports across the U.S. as it slows its growth, in part because of Boeing aircraft delivery delays. The airline is set to receive just 20 of the...
Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive
Apr 25, 2024 · Southwest Airlines is ceasing operations at four airports, and reducing flights from others, in an effort to cut costs as its growth plans were also curtailed by fewer-than-expected plane...
Here's why Southwest is assigning seats - CBS News
Jul 25, 2024 · Southwest will start selling assigned seats, marking a major shakeup of a signature policy that has set the low-cost carrier apart from airlines for half a century. The new policy, announced...
5 things to know about Southwest's disastrous meltdown : NPR
Dec 30, 2022 · Why did Southwest cancel so many flights, and what's next for affected travelers? The airline-in-crisis hasn't answered all the questions, but claims it has returned to normal operations.